One to One Learning Support Assistant Specialising in Autism

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Amesbury as a One-to-One Learning Support Assistant Specialising in Autism. The successful candidate will provide dedicated support to an individual pupil in Year 2, helping them to access learning, develop confidence, and make excellent progress both academically and socially. This role requires patience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff in a busy and supportive school environment. This role will continue for as long as the child remains at the school.

Job Specification

Have the self-confidence, style, and communication skills to represent the school effectively to both parents and staff.

Supporting the child in the classroom for all Literacy and Numeracy lessons and to provide appropriate language support, which will be planned by the class teacher at the pupil's current level

To be trained in supporting Year 2 phonics (Sounds Write Phonics Scheme) but not essential

Support the child with therapy targets throughout the school week

Support the child with occupational therapy targets set by the occupational therapist throughout the school week (if advised)

To attend termly review meetings with parents, along with private therapists

To be a good communicator and work with the child's class teacher, the Head of Key Stage one and the Head of SEND

To keep the child's parents informed each week, regarding the child's academic and pastoral support

To support the class teacher by preparing appropriate resources to be used with the child during lessons

During any periods when the pupil assigned to you is temporarily absent from the School, you may at the School's discretion be asked to temporarily undertake alternative duties which fall within your capabilities, and which may reasonably be required by the Head according to the normal practice of an independent school.

To have a strong commitment to safeguarding the pupil (and others), and work with the school's values and ethos in mind

To be accommodating and flexible in a changing environment, and to attend school trips with the child

To comply with all Health and Safety Policies.

Qualifications

To be able to provide Literacy and Numeracy Support

Level 3 Helen Arkell preferred but not essential

Experience with Speech and Language therapy and Occupational Therapy Support is essential

Experience with supporting children with Autism

Safeguarding Commitment

Amesbury Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and will be subject to enhanced DBS checks.

Amesbury reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

Have the self-confidence, style, and communication skills to represent the school effectively to both parents and staff., To be able to provide Literacy and Numeracy Support

Level 3 Helen Arkell preferred but not essential

Experience with Speech and Language therapy and Occupational Therapy Support is essential

Experience with supporting children with Autism

Safeguarding Commitment