School Support Worker

3 days ago

Chessington, United Kingdom Academics Ltd Full time

School Support Worker

Chessington
January Start|Full-Time

We are currently recruiting a dedicated and resilient School Support Worker / Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a specialist secondary SEN school in Chessington from January. This is a highly rewarding role for someone passionate about supporting young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and related social, emotional and behavioural needs.

The school supports students aged 11-19 and provides a structured, nurturing environment where consistency, positive relationships and clear boundaries are key. The successful candidate will have experience working with older students with ASC and will be confident supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour as part of their additional needs.

The role will involve:

Providing consistent 1:1 and small group support to secondary-aged students with ASC
Supporting students to access the curriculum, remain engaged in lessons and achieve individual learning goals
Assisting with emotional regulation, communication strategies and behaviour support plans
Working closely with class teachers, therapists and the wider SEN team to deliver tailored support
Supporting students during transitions, break times and off-site activities where requiredThe ideal candidate will:

Have proven experience supporting older students with ASC, ideally within a secondary SEN setting
Be confident, patient and resilient
Be physically able and comfortable supporting students who may require practical or behavioural support
Have strong communication skills and the ability to build positive, professional relationships
Be committed to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing at all timesEssential requirements:

Enhanced child and adult DBS (on the update service or willingness to obtain)
A genuine interest in supporting young people with additional needsThe school offers:

A supportive and experienced SEN leadership team
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
A structured environment with clear behaviour and support systems in place
The opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on students' lives

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