Learning support assistant, autism-specific provision, secondary

Job Title Learning Support Assistant, Autism Specialist School Type Autism Specific Provision Age Range of Pupils 11 to 16 years Location School‑based – Northfield (B31) Contract Type Long-term, Day to day cover, Term-time only An Autism specialist provision for secondary aged students (11 to 16 years) are looking for learning support assistants for support with day to day cover for planned and unplanned absence. The work will be on a casual basis for 2 to 5 days per week. The school is based in the Northfield area of West Birmingham and specialises in supporting individuals with a lead diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). Individuals attending the school may display behaviour that challenges, use non-verbal methods of communication and/or face sensory processing challenges. The provision require staff with high levels of patience and resilience. Considering ‘change’ can often trigger autistic individuals, the consistency of having the same staff in to cover is very important. Subject knowledge is not a key requirement, however, knowledge, skills and experience of supporting autistic young people is essential. Key Responsibilities - Working on a 1:1 and small group basis with young people aged 11–16 years with lead diagnosis of Autism (ASC) whom may display behaviour that challenges, use non-verbal methods of communication and/or face sensory processing challenges - Support pupils to engage...