Job Description
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We are looking for an experienced, patient, caring and hardworking person to join our Learning Support Assistant team to support a child with an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD).
We need someone who:
· will communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff
· has experience working with Early Years and KS1 pupils
· will work autonomously and as part of a team
· has a strong and caring personality and who is calm, patient and firm
· will support a child with educational as well as social and emotional complexities
· has experience of supporting children with autism and supporting their teaching and learning
· will deliver interventions as required under direction of the Inclusion Manager
· will take advice and guidance from colleagues, specialist teachers and other professionals.
· will supervise lunchtime activities to ensure an inclusive environment is maintained.
An understanding of supporting a child with ASD is desirable, as is experience in a similar school-based role. The position's start date is flexible and the role will start as soon as possible. Successful applicants will be contacted within one week of application being submitted as there is no official closing date for this post. Visits to the school are encouraged; to arrange this or to obtain further details please contact Dawn Randall on 01206 794634.
Information about the School
Our whole team at Kendall work tirelessly to make sure that our children have the best education possible through a wonderful range of rich learning experiences that inspire and motivate.
We have built an environment where children can feel safe and valued, and give them the confidence to be the best that they can be.
We teach the values and provide the opportunities for our young people to lead rich and fulfilled lives, and to experience a bright and wonderful future.