Learning Support Assistants – KS3

Responsibilities

• Supporting students within lessons, small groups and individual interventions
• Helping pupils engage positively with learning and school life
• Building trusted, consistent relationships with young people
• Using relational approaches to support behaviour and emotional regulation
• Encouraging independence, confidence and social development
• Working collaboratively with teachers and wider professionals to meet individual needs
• Supporting pupils throughout the school day, including transitions and enrichment activities
• Promoting inclusion, wellbeing and positive outcomes for every child
• Supporting with intimate care where required

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with autism and additional needs
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• A calm, nurturing and positive approach
• Good behaviour management skills with a relational focus
• Understanding of inclusive and personalised learning approaches
• Good organisation and time‑management skills
• GCSEs (or equivalent Level 2 qualifications) including English and Maths

Desirable Criteria

• A Level 3 or SEND‑related qualification
• Experience supporting pupils working below age‑related expectations
• Experience working with vulnerable or at‑risk children
• Experience supporting intimate care
• Knowledge of partnership or community working

Benefits

• A genuinely inclusive and specialist setting
• Comprehensive induction and support
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
• The chance to work alongside experienced SEND professionals
• A warm and collaborative team culture
• Meaningful work where you can see the impact you make every day
• Our students are curious, resilient and full of potential. We are proud to create a learning environment where individuality is celebrated and diversity is valued.
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to health and wellbeing support services

Salary and Hours

Full‑time equivalent salary: £25,583‑£27,254 per annum, permanent, plus generous pension and sick pay scheme. Two part‑time positions available:

• 3 days per week (Monday‑Wednesday, 8:30‑16:30). Salary: £13,537‑£14,422 per annum for term‑time only.
• 4 days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30‑16:30, 8:30‑16:00 on Friday). Salary: £18,050‑£19,229 per annum for term‑time only.

SGS Pegasus School is an innovative specialist school for children and young people with autism aged 4‑19, providing personalised support and specialist teaching to foster confidence, independence and a love of learning.

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