This Level 2 Learning Support Assistant post with SEND sits in the Butterflies ASD Provision at Thatto Heath Community Primary School, a St Helens Borough Council school. The work centres on supporting pupils with autism and complex needs, some of whom are non-verbal, through individual learning programmes, communication work, sensory activities and emotional regulation. It is a specialist setting on a 30-hour week, and it includes helping with personal and intimate care where needed. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references are required, while autism experience is desirable rather than essential.
What the job involves
- Support children with autism and complex additional needs, including non-verbal pupils
- Support individual learning programmes
- Support communication development using visual communication systems and alternative approaches
- Support sensory activities and emotional regulation
- Assist with personal and intimate care where required
- Work as part of the specialist SEND team
Skills & knowledge
- Good understanding of communication difficulties, sensory needs and positive behaviour support
- Confidence supporting non-verbal children using visual communication systems
- Patience, a nurturing approach, adaptability and resilience
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Satisfactory references
Other
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Commitment to children and to inclusion
- Willingness to assist with personal and intimate care
- Works effectively within a supportive team
Nice to have
- Experience supporting children with autism and additional needs, ideally in a specialist provision
What’s offered
- Professional development and specialist SEND training
- Well-resourced specialist provision
- Welcoming, inclusive and supportive school community
- Dedicated and experienced SEND team
- Focus on staff wellbeing
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
