SEND Learning Support Assistant
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Occupation Type
Educational support assistants
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
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Description
1:1 Learning Support Assistant Reception (Autism & Early Communication)
Join our warm and supportive team to provide 1:1 support for a Reception child with autism who is developing early communication skills. We are looking for a compassionate, committed and enthusiastic LSA who can use visuals and a child-centred approach to help them thrive.
The role will involve supporting the child 1:1, alongside an established team in our small group SEND provision, Shooting Stars.
About The Role
This is a fixed-term, part-time role (17.5 hours):
Wednesday 11am - 3.30pm
Thursday and Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm
Role
You will work closely with the class teacher, other inclusion LSAs, SENDCo and external professionals to support the childs learning, communication and well-being. Your role will include:
Join our warm and supportive team to provide 1:1 support for a Reception child with autism who is developing early communication skills. We are looking for a compassionate, committed and enthusiastic LSA who can use visuals and a child-centred approach to help them thrive.
The role will involve supporting the child 1:1, alongside an established team in our small group SEND provision, Shooting Stars.
About The Role
This is a fixed-term, part-time role (17.5 hours):
Wednesday 11am - 3.30pm
Thursday and Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm
Role
You will work closely with the class teacher, other inclusion LSAs, SENDCo and external professionals to support the childs learning, communication and well-being. Your role will include:
- Building a positive, trusting relationship with the child and parent
- Supporting communication through visuals, gesture, modelling and a total communication approach
- Helping the child engage in play, routines and learning activities
- Supporting social interaction, emotional regulation and sensory needs
Were looking for someone who is:
- Warm, patient and child-centred
- Experienced in supporting children with autism or communication needs
- Able to use visuals and other non-verbal communication approaches
- Calm, consistent and flexible
- A team player who works well with staff and external professionals
- Experience of EYFS, Makaton or sensory-based approaches is desirable
- A friendly, supportive and skilled team
- A nurturing school with strong values and inclusive practice
- Opportunities for professional development in SEND, communication and autism
- A chance to make a genuine difference to a childs school experience
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, health check and fully supportive references.
For further information, or to arrange a visit, please contact to the school office.
Closing date for applications: 5pm Monday 23 March
Interviews: week beginning 30 March
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