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Term time plus 5 non-pupil days. 31.25 hours per week 8.30am - 3.15pm with 30 minute lunchbreak after pupil lunchtime. Please contact Trudie Spiller (tspiller@braiswickprimary.org.uk) if you have any queries.
Braiswick Primary School are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to support a learner with autism in a mainstream setting. The role is to start from September 2021 and for the duration of the pupil's time at Braiswick, who will start in our reception EYFS class.
You will need to work alongside the Class Teacher, SENCo and family to provide effective social and academic support, personal development and guidance. You will be required to provide a personalised curriculum which includes speech and language therapy throughout the week. You will also be required to offer support at lunchtime. Training from outside professionals will be provided for the suitable candidate for all the above requirements.
You will need to be able to communicate and build good relationships with parents.
The ideal candidate will:
§ Have a good understanding of the primary curriculum EYFS curriculum
§ A firm understanding of the Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements of working in such a role
§ Be able to take direction from a range of stakeholders and be adaptable in your approach
§ A genuine passion for working with children with additional needs and the commitment that children are at the centre of everything you do
§ Excellent communication skills with children, their families and your colleagues
§ Experience in using visuals for communication, such as PECS
§ Experience of supporting children with ASD in a mainstream setting
Information about the School
Braiswick Primary is the third school of the Learning Pathways Academy Trust which also includes Lyons Hall Primary in Braintree and White Hall Academy in Clacton-On-Sea. Our school, alongside the other schools in the Trust, aims to inspire our children to achieve well, have very high aspirations and to be valuable, well-rounded and happy members of their community.