Learning Support Assistants

About the role

The Learning Support Assistant at Harry Watts Academy supports teaching autistic pupils aged five to sixteen. The role involves assisting with assessment, recording and reporting procedures, and providing classroom support under the teacher’s direction. It also requires responding to pupils’ social, emotional, and physical needs while maintaining high expectations of pupil achievement.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of support to pupils, including assessment, recording and reporting procedures.
• Assist with classroom support duties, including curriculum‑related tasks under the direction of the teacher and responding to pupils’ social, emotional and physical needs.
• Maintain high expectations of pupil achievement.

What you should bring

• A clear understanding of the Special Needs Assistant role.
• An understanding of the educational environment and teaching of pupils with learning difficulties.
• The ability to take a responsive approach to children’s needs to help address barriers to learning and well‑being.

Benefits

• Friendly and supportive team that shares expertise and learns together.
• Opportunities for career development and support through Trust‑wide Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes.
• Free access to a comprehensive suite of unlimited CPD opportunities through The National College.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support from the Trust’s Wellbeing Network Group.
• Access to either Teacher’s Pension or Local Government Pension Scheme, each with favourable employer contribution rates.
• Employee‑centred policies that support you in and beyond the workplace.
• Funded eye tests for DSE users (subject to terms and conditions).
• Bike 2 Work scheme.

All successful candidates will be required to complete an online pre‑employment medical questionnaire.

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