Learning Support Assistant - Autism Specialist
Stockton | Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm (Term Time Only) | Immediate Start
We are delighted to be supporting a specialist SEND school in Stockton who are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their team.
This full-time role involves working with students aged 16-19 years who have a diagnosis of Autism. You'll play a key part in supporting their learning, emotional wellbeing, and daily routines-both in lessons and during quieter times throughout the day.
For the right candidate, this position has the potential to become permanent.
Your Role
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Provide tailored learning support to students with Autism, both 1:1 and in small groups
Provide tailored learning support to students with Autism, both 1:1 and in small groups
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Build positive, trusting relationships that promote confidence and independence
Build positive, trusting relationships that promote confidence and independence
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Support behaviour regulation and encourage emotional wellbeing
Support behaviour regulation and encourage emotional wellbeing
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Assist with personal care where required
Assist with personal care where required
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Occasionally accompany learners during community-based learning activities
Occasionally accompany learners during community-based learning activities
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Collaborate with teaching staff and therapists to ensure holistic support
Collaborate with teaching staff and therapists to ensure holistic support
About You
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Passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people
Passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people
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Understanding of Autism and a genuine interest in supporting learners with SEND
Understanding of Autism and a genuine interest in supporting learners with SEND
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Flexible, caring, and committed to inclusion
Flexible, caring, and committed to inclusion
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Right to work in the UK (please note, sponsorship is not available)
Right to work in the UK (please note, sponsorship is not available)
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Hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS on the Update Service
Hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS on the Update Service
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Able to provide two professional references
Able to provide two professional references
Why Join Us
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The opportunity to make a lasting impact in a nurturing, specialist setting
The opportunity to make a lasting impact in a nurturing, specialist setting
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Supportive and collaborative staff team
Supportive and collaborative staff team
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Competitive pay reflective of experience and commitment
Competitive pay reflective of experience and commitment
If you're a compassionate professional who believes in the potential of every learner, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today by submitting your CV and a short statement about why this role is right for you.