Learning Support Assistant

Description

resilientPeople are working in partnership with a Primary Academy in Northenden, South Manchester. The Senior Leadership team are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to work with an identified pupil on a 1:1 basis. The pupil is currently in Year 6 and has an EHCP in place for Autism; he can accesslearningg in the classroom but needs support to ensure his sensory needs are met and he remains as regulated as possible. Staff have tried to manage his support internally, but they have identified that he would respond better to a more consistent approach with someonfocuseded on ensuring he can overcome barriers to learning and supporting his wider inclusion in the classroom.

His behaviour is often triggered by sensory deregulation, for example in crowded or noisy environments. The ideal candidate will have experience of supporting children or young people with autism. This may be experience in a school but experience in other settings is also applicable, such as support / respite work, youth work or charity based experience with Autism. You must have a clear passion for supporting those with barriers to learning, with a resiliant attitude, understanding this can be a challenging role but also very meaningful and rewarding.

This is a full time role to start ASAP, running through to the end of the academic year on an ongoing basis. The school is centrally located in Northenden and easuly accessible with motorway links, tram links and a good bus network. The school is welcoming to new support staff and you would be joining a wider SEND support team lead by the school SENCO.

Monday to Friday 08:30 to 15.30 term time only, temporary role, until the end of the academic year.

What we can offer you:

*Strong rate of pay, reflective of experience

*A dedicated consultant to support you through the process from initial call right though to regular check ins whilst working there

*Access to free CPD opportunities

All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks including Enhanced DBS and references. To speak further about this role, please submit your cv in the first instance and the relevant consultant will be in touch to discuss your experience in more depth

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. xjnqpsq Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks

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