Learning Support Assistant

Job Introduction

Autism Anglia and Doucecroft School, based in Colchester, are seeking a Learning Support Assistant after a recent promotion. The successful LSA will aim to inspire and encourage learners to develop their knowledge and confidence across multiple educational disciplines, facilitating a supportive and safe environment for learning. This is an exciting opportunity that would be well suited to Learning Support Assistants who enjoy supporting learners in both an individual and group setting.

Location: Doucecroft School, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, CO6

Salary: £21,717.93 per annum (Term Time only, plus additional days for training)

Hours: 38.5 hours, Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per annum (term time only) plus 3 days per annum during school holidays

The role:

• Provide direct support to our learners in their learning environment in both a group and individual setting
• Taking an active role in a wide range of classroom and physical activities throughout the academic year; assisting and working closely with the Class Teacher and Teaching Assistant to contribute to lessons
• Gain excellent on-the-job training together with continued professional development, support, and supervision
• Assist with the preparation for lessons, contribute towards and carry out schemes of work and Individual Student Plans (ISP) and Care Plans under the direction of the class teacher
• Keeping an up-to-date knowledge of each learner's stage of development regarding assessment, communication, ISPs, and management program
• Supporting the class teacher in planning and preparing for educational visits and school journeys and accompanying learners on visits
• Working with learners at lunchtime and supervising break times
• To comply with and promote to others, the policies and procedures relating to the school, specifically those relating to child protection n, safeguarding, health and safety, security confidentiality, and data protection
• Potential driving responsibilities

Applications are welcome from Learning Support Assistants with the following:

• NVQ Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning is highly desirable but not essential.
• Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above
• Relevant experience working with learners with autism or learning disabilities in an educational setting is highly advantageous
• Driving license highly desirable

By its nature, Doucecroft School offers an excellent work/life balance reflected by small class sizes and a senior leadership team who are committed to reducing the administrative tasks of its teachers, to allow teaching staff to focus heavily on direct outcomes for the students.

Benefits

At Autism Anglia, we know our staff are key to our success. We provide:

• Staff wellbeing programmes and mental health support
• Free counselling service
• Comprehensive training and supervision
• Free on-site parking
• Exclusive discounts with major retailers, restaurants & more via the Blue Light Card
• A supportive and accessible leadership team, always available for guidance and assistance
• 24/7 access to a GP
• Bereavement counselling
• Probate helpline
• Staff dental support
• Life cover
• Independent financial advice

If you have a genuine passion for teaching and providing excellent education for all, your outstanding future at Doucecroft School could be just moments away. Apply now by clicking on the link below, and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.

Doucecroft is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, registration with the DBS Update Service, and all other relevant recruitment checks, including obtaining references which will be verbally verified.

Doucecroft is committed to inclusion and welcomes applications from individuals who meet the requirements of the role and may wish to request flexible working or reasonable adjustments to support them.

Please note: unfortunately, we do not offer sponsorship, and candidates must already have the right to work in the UK.