Learning Support - full time asap start

Learning Support Assistant – Specialist ASC & Asperger’s School
Location: Between Salisbury and Andover
Salary: £13.60 per hpur
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Temporary to Permanent (via Teaching Personnel)
Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Asperger’s?

A high-achieving secondary school set in beautiful rural grounds between Salisbury and Andover is seeking a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join their dedicated team. The school specialises in supporting pupils with ASC and Asperger’s, with many students successfully completing GCSEs and vocational qualifications before leaving education.

This role will be through Teaching Personnel initially, with a transition to a permanent contract following a successful probationary period.

The Role:

• Full-time position (37.5 hours per week).
• Providing one-to-one and small group support for students with ASC and Asperger’s.
• Assisting in the delivery of lessons, ensuring all pupils can access learning.
• Supporting students with their academic, social, and emotional development.
• Encouraging independence and confidence in students as they progress through school.

About You:

• Previous experience in a school setting, or experience working with children or young adults with learning difficulties.
• Backgrounds in care, sports, or medical professions are also welcome.
• A patient, understanding, and adaptable approach to working with young people.
• Due to the school’s rural location, it is preferable that you have access to your own car.

Why Join?

• Be part of a supportive and high-achieving school community.
• Benefit from dedicated training time built into your timetable to support your professional development.
• Work in a beautiful rural setting with small class sizes and a welcoming team.
• Secure a permanent role following a successful probation period through Teaching Personnel.
• Earn the National Living Wage while making a meaningful impact on students’ lives.

Interested?
Apply now to join a school that is committed to both student and staff success. Interviews are being arranged as soon as possible.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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