ASC Education Support Assistant in Somerset, Taunton

We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work on a 1:1 basis with a pupil with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) in a welcoming school setting in Paulton.

The Role

• Provide tailored 1:1 support for a pupil with ASC
• Support learning, emotional regulation, and social development
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement support strategies
• Create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience supporting children with SEND/ASC is desirable, but not essential
• Candidates with transferable skills (e.g. care work, youth work, coaching, or personal experience supporting individuals with additional needs) are strongly encouraged to apply
• Patient, empathetic, and adaptable in approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Full UK driving licence required due to limited public transport access

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rate of £90-£100
• Supportive school environment with ongoing guidance
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a child's education
• Flexible start date: Immediate or September start available

If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Essential Criteria:

• Able to work 5 days a week (term time only), Monday-Friday 8:30-15:30
• Right to work in the UK - we CANNOT accept sponsorship or a skilled worker visa
• Minimum two recent references, covering the last two years
• Up-to-date DBS/police check, or be willing to obtain one

Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

What can Five Education offer you?

• Free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more
• Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)
• Recommending a friend bonus scheme
• Specialist support / mentoring while you are working

If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more.

Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS. There will also be an interview.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.