Job Description

One to One Learning Support Assistant

Braiswick Primary School are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to support a reception learner with autism in a mainstream setting. The role is to start as soon as possible and for the duration of the pupil's time at Braiswick.

You will work alongside the Class Teacher, SENCo and family to provide effective social and academic support, personal development and guidance. You will be required to deliver a personalised engagement curriculum which will be devised by the class teacher and SENCo and which you can contribute to the design of. You will also be required to offer support for part of lunchtime. The learner uses a digital communication aid which you will be required to use alongside them. Training 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.

Required skills:

§ Have a good understanding of the primary 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

Preferred skills:

§ Be an ABA therapy trained practitioner

§ Experience in using visuals for communication

§ Experience of supporting children with ASD in a mainstream settin

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.