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Aspiring Therapist Aylesbury - Learning Support Assistant - Aspiring Therapist Aylesbury

We are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support children with Autism, complex social needs and associated challenging behaviours. There are still lots of stereotypes and misconceptions about autism, especially in relation to girls. Youwill work with boys and girls who will exhibit many different behaviours, from high functioning to lower/mix ability students, empathy and not jumping to judgment are key characteristics to have.

The School:
A special school for Autism, located in Aylesbury - provides a safe learning environment and outstanding education for pupils aged 11-18, typically with a primary diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Attention Deficit Disorder, Dyslexia & Dyspraxia.You will work with children who are verbal and nonverbal, mixed ability to very high functioning students.

The school has a Clinical Department on site which is staffed by qualified Clinical psychologists, therapists and therapy assistants, the school encourage aspiring Clinical psychologists, Occupational, Speech and Language Therapists to apply.

The school has fantastic facilities and a personalised approach, the school is set up for students to be residents also - the LSA role encompasses the school aspects, not the residential.

Professional Skills & Requirements:

- Safety of the students, their safeguarding is paramount and the basis of what you will do in school
- Can you make their lives just that little bit better on that given day?
- Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
- Demonstrating the value of an education to the children
- Able to encourage the development of social skills and support students' individual needs
- C/5 grades in GSCE English and Mathematics
- Able to provide behaviour and pastoral support
- Attending staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD
- Having the ownership to speak with your colleagues when you see something that concerns you, approach it in the right, professional manner

Aspiring Therapist Aylesbury - Learning Support Assistant - Aspiring Therapist Aylesbury

Personal Qualities:

- Passionate about raising children's social and emotional attainment
- Knowing your objectives

Understanding that the behaviour displayed towards you, sometimes, isn't personal. Keeping the professional, mentor relationship
- Working well with children and staff, being an integral part of the staff room
- Ability to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict. This also applies when working as part of the team in these very high stress, challenging contexts

5 days a week (Mon-Fri), 8:30 to 3:45pm

£380 per week PAYE, term time only, £390 per week Aspiring Therapist Aylesbury - Learning Support Assistant