Learning Support Specialist

Woodlands; Rochester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist independent school in Rochester is seeking 1:1 Learning Support Assistants to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The role involves providing personalized support in both primary and secondary settings and engaging in a range of curriculums. Applicants should ideally possess a Level 2/3 NVQ in Learning Support and have good literacy, numeracy, and communication skills. The school offers competitive pay along with benefits including pension contributions, holiday entitlement, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Employer’s pension contribution of 8%

All school holidays plus up to 10 additional days

Monthly professional training and development

Career progression routes

Qualifications

• Experience working with ASD learners is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively with parents.
• A current driver's license with the ability to drive the school minibus.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support for pupils with ASD across primary or secondary settings.
• Supporting pupils across a range of curriculums.
• Delivering personalised learning activities tailored to pupils' individual needs.

Skills

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Patience and commitment to positive behaviour support

Education

Level 2/3 NVQ in Learning Support or willingness to work towards it

Youth Worker qualification or willingness to work towards it

Job description

“A good school with outstanding Pupil Personal Development andBehaviour and Attitudes'Ofsted 2024

The City of Rochester School is a specialist independent school for children, young people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

Now is an exciting time to join this wonderful school. We believe that personalised teaching and learning in an autism specific environment allows pupils’ individual needs to be met and their capabilities fully realised. Our vision is powerful and ambitious.

We are seeking 1:1 Learning Support Assistants at primary and secondary level, including supporting pupils in Reception class using the Engagement Model and Continuous Provision.

We offer:

• £20,116 to £23,252.33 Pay Scale Actual, depending on experience and qualifications
• Employer’s pension contribution of 8%
• All school holidays plus up to 10 additional days holiday entitlement
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Full induction programme
• Monthly professional training and development
• 5 Inset Days with a focus on autism best practice and curriculum knowledge and development
• Career progression routes from Learning Support, to Higher Level Teaching Assistant to Unqualified Teacher to fully qualified teacher status for the right candidates

We aim to:

• Provide excellence in education outcomes for all children
• Develop independence and self-advocacy
• Support children's social, emotional and personal development

You should have:

• Level 2/3 NVQ: Learning Support or the willingness to work towards it
• A Youth Worker qualification or the willingness to work towards
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with learners and their parents/carers
• Ability to work collaboratively with parents
• Patience and a commitment to positive behaviour support
• A current drivers licence with the ability to drive the school minibus if/when required

Your role will include:

• Providing 1:1 support for pupils with ASD across primary or secondary settings
• Supporting pupils across a range of curriculums, including BTECs, the National Curriculum, life skills programmes and Pre-Key Stage learning
• Contributing to high-quality Continuous Provision that promotes independance, exploration and communication
• Delivering personalised learning activities tailored to pupils individual needs
• Providing intimate care where required, following school policies, training and safeguarding expectations
• Supporting learning inside and outside the classroom to help pupils progress and fulfil their potential
• Working Closely with the class teacher, therapy team and wider staff to ensure a consistent approach
• Promoting positive behaviour, emotional regulation and wellbeing

Prior experience of working with ASD learners is desirable but not essential. If you have a positive attitude and committment, we will support you to develop your career in this specialist area as part of a strong and supportive team.