Learning Support Assistant (LSA)/Teaching Assistant (TA)

Payrate: £100 per dayLocation: Rural Burgess HillJob Type: Full-time (37.5 hours per week, 40 weeks per year)

We are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) or Teaching Assistant (TA) to join our team, working directly with children and young people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) within a secondary school. This role is integral to providing students with a supportive and effective learning environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to enhancing the autonomy, independence, personal development, and employability of all students.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the teacher with the curriculum delivery and support individual students or groups to achieve set targets.
• Engage in planning, organisation, and delivery of educational and work-related experiences for students.
• Share responsibility for the physical care of students and contribute to a safe learning environment.
• Maintain accurate records of student achievement and progress.
• Evaluate your practice and engage in professional development.
• Manage classroom resources, and emphasise the display and presentation of students’ work.
• Work creatively and flexibly with students with special educational needs to promote their development.
• Follow instructions and adhere to policy guidelines in all areas of work.
• Communicate clearly with staff, students, parents, the local community, and outside agencies.
• Contribute to the assessment, planning, and monitoring of individual learning programmes.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of the needs of students with ASD and the National Curriculum.
• Experience in planning and contributing to curriculum delivery.
• Ability to work under direction and collaboratively with teaching staff.
• Competence in continuous assessment and monitoring of student progress.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with parents and the wider community.
• Commitment to personal professional development.
• Experience in managing and developing staff and resources.
• Strategic leadership skills to contribute to service development.

Experience and Qualifications

• GCSE grade A-C (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support in Teaching & Learning or equivalent qualification, or willingness to commence training within 4 months of employment.
• Experience working with children and young people, especially those with special educational needs.
• Knowledge of Special Educational Needs (SEN), particularly ASD.
• Understanding of child protection, safeguarding, anti-discrimination, disability rights, and equal opportunities practices.
• Awareness of key aspects of Health and Safety at work.
• Ability to work punctually and reliably.
• A clean current driving licence is desirable.

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.