Learning Support Assistant - Autism Support

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful applicant will:

• Believe in the potential of every child.
• Be patient, calm and nurturing.
• Enjoy building positive relationships with children.
• Understand that some children need time, consistency and support to feel safe and ready to learn.
• Be able to recognise and celebrate small steps of progress and achievement.
• Be flexible and willing to adapt their approach to meet individual needs.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Have strong communication skills.
• Approach challenges with optimism and positivity
• Be willing to undertake relevant SEND and autism training.

What the school offers its staff

• A dynamic and collaborative team of professionals, who work together and are committed to creating an ethos of mutual support whilst providing an effective Catholic education for the children in our communities.
• Commitment to ensure that every child in our community has access to the highest possible standard of education
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Strong support from senior leaders and the SENCO.

Further details about the role

We are seeking a caring, patient and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to provide personalised support for a pupil with autism.

The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, family andexternal professionals to support the pupil’s communication, emotional wellbeing,independence and engagement in school life.

We are looking for someone who understands that every child learns differently and that progress can take many forms. For this pupil, success may initially be seen throughincreased engagement, communication, emotional regulation, confidence, relationships and independence, as well as academic learning.

Experience of supporting children with autism or other additional needs would be anadvantage; however, we welcome applications from candidates who have a genuine interest in supporting children with SEND and who are willing to develop their knowledge and skills through training and support.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.