Learning Support Assistant

Autism Anglia and Doucecroft School, based in Colchester, are seeking a Learning Support Assistant after a recent promotion. The successful LSA will aim to inspire and encourage learners to develop their knowledge and confidence across multiple educational disciplines, facilitating a supportive and safe environment for learning. This is an exciting opportunity that would be well suited to Learning Support Assistants who enjoy supporting learners in both an individual and group setting.,

• Provide direct support to our learners in their learning environment in both a group and individual setting
• Taking an active role in a wide range of classroom and physical activities throughout the academic year; assisting and working closely with the Class Teacher and Teaching Assistant to contribute to lessons
• Gain excellent on-the-job training together with continued professional development, support, and supervision
• Assist with the preparation for lessons, contribute towards and carry out schemes of work and Individual Student Plans (ISP) and Care Plans under the direction of the class teacher
• Keeping an up-to-date knowledge of each learner's stage of development regarding assessment, communication, ISPs, and management program
• Supporting the class teacher in planning and preparing for educational visits and school journeys and accompanying learners on visits
• Working with learners at lunchtime and supervising break times
• To comply with and promote to others, the policies and procedures relating to the school, specifically those relating to child protection n, safeguarding, health and safety, security confidentiality, and data protection
• Potential driving responsibilities
  
  NVQ Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning is highly desirable but not essential.
• Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above
• Relevant experience working with learners with autism or learning disabilities in an educational setting is highly advantageous
• Driving license highly desirable
  
  By its nature, Doucecroft School offers an excellent work/life balance reflected by small class sizes and a senior leadership team who are committed to reducing the administrative tasks of its teachers, to allow teaching staff to focus heavily on direct outcomes for the students., Doucecroft School is a specialist co-educational school for children and young people with autism and additional complex needs, age 3 -19 years. Established in 1973, we are experienced and successful in meeting the needs of students with wide-ranging strengths and needs, providing a nurturing environment where students are able to thrive and grow in independence and self-esteem.
Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy are provided on-site by our experienced therapy team. Doucecroft School is part of Autism Anglia, a regional charity working with children, adults and families affected by Autism. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Salary: £22,607.28per annum (Term Time only, plus additional days for training) Hours: 38.5 hours, Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per annum (term time only) plus 3 days per annum during school holidays Please note: unfortunately, we do not offer sponsorship, and candidates must already have the right to work in the UK.