Learning Support Assistant - TA3 Required 1st September 2026 Permanent, 31 hours per week (worked over 5 days, Monday to Friday) Term time only 5 teacher education days (TEDs) We are seeking a committed, compassionate and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our enhanced mainstream autism base. This provision supports students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) who require additional, specialist support within a mainstream school environment. You will work closely with the MAB Coordinator, class teachers and specialist staff to support students’ learning, communication, emotional regulation and independence, both within the autism base and, where appropriate, in mainstream classrooms. The salary is paid at Grade TA3, points 7 to 17, £19,430 - £22,830 per annum (£26,403 - £31,022 full time equivalent). Pay award Pending. Key Responsibilities Provide tailored support to students with autism to access the curriculum Assist in the delivery of individual learning programmes and EHCP targets Support students with communication, social interaction and sensory needs Use a range of strategies to promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and families Support inclusion into mainstream lessons where appropriate Assist with preparation of learning resources and classroom organisation We are looking for someone who: Has experience of working with children with special educational needs, particularly autism (desirable) Demonstrates patience, empathy and a nurturing approach Can build positive relationships with students, staff and families Is flexible, proactive and able to work as part of a team Has good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE or equivalent) Please look at our informative website for further information and an application pack. To apply, please complete the application form and email it to recruitment@cwlc.email Please do not send a CV. The deadline for receipt of completed application forms is 10.00am on Tuesday 23rd June 2026. Interview date to be confirmed We reserve the right to close the vacancy early and begin interviews prior to the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Visas cannot be sponsored at this time. Christopher Whitehead Language College and Sixth Form has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunities in its service to the community and the employment of people and expects all employees to understand, comply with and promote its policies in their own work. Commitment to Safeguarding and Data Protection The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff, volunteers and trustees are expected to share this commitment. The school’s recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Protecting your personal data is of the utmost importance to us and we take this responsibility very seriously. The personal information you provide will be stored and used in a confidential manner to assist our recruitment process. If you succeed in your application and take up employment with Christopher Whitehead Language College, the information will be used in the administration of your employment Please see our privacy notice for more information.