Job Title: Learning Support Assistant, Autism Specialist
School Type: Autism Specific Provision
Age Range of Pupils: 11 to 16 years
Location: School‑based – Northfield (B31)
Contract Type: Long-term, Day to day cover, Term-time only
An Autism specialist provision for secondary aged students (11 to 16 years) requires learning support assistants for day‑to‑day cover for planned and unplanned absence. The work is casual, 2 to 5 days per week. The school is based in the Northfield area of West Birmingham and specialises in supporting individuals with a lead diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). Pupils may display behaviour that challenges, use non‑verbal communication, or face sensory processing challenges.
The provision requires staff with high patience, resilience, and consistency. A stable presence helps mitigate triggers for autistic individuals. Subject knowledge is not essential, but knowledge, skills, and experience of supporting autistic young people is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Work on a 1:1 and small group basis with young people aged 11–16 years who have a lead diagnosis of Autism (ASC) and may display behaviour that challenges, use non‑verbal communication, or face sensory processing challenges.
- Support pupils to engage with learning activities using approaches tailored to their individual needs.
- Lone‑work within the classroom and other areas of the school, following the child’s or group’s timetable.
- Follow the school’s behaviour management policy and individual behaviour plans, including Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Person Requirements
- Experience of working with young people with a lead diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
- Experience of supporting individuals with non‑verbal communication and sensory processing needs and behaviour that challenges.
- Flexible and adaptable to the needs and requirements of autistic individuals and of an Autism‑specific provision.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Highly motivated when lone‑working and working as a team.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
- Two satisfactory references covering a minimum of 12 months.
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