Learning Support Assistant / LSA

Learning Support Assistant Key Stage 3-5

Swalcliffe Park School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team supporting autistic students across Key Stages 3 to 5. You will play a key role in the classroom, providing one-to-one and group support to help learners achieve academic and personal progress.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a specialist setting rated Outstanding for its provision and commitment to supporting young people with autism.

If you have experience as a Teaching Assistant, LSA, SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Mentor, or Classroom Support Worker, wed love to hear from you.

SALARY: £25,185 - £25,989 per annum Actual (NJC Points 4-6)

BENEFITS: Generous Holiday (13 weeks paid holiday to be taken in school holidays), NEST Pension Scheme, Sickness entitlement 2 weeks full pay 2 weeks half pay and free lunchtime meal

LOCATION: Swalcliffe, Nr Banbury, Oxfordshire (OX15)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Term-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 37.5 Hours per Week 39 Weeks Term Time

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant supporting learners with autism across KS3KS5.

Swalcliffe Park School provides specialist residential education and care for around 70 secondary aged boys (10-19 yrs) all of whom are on the Autism Spectrum. We offer excellent working conditions in a beautiful environment, including paid school holidays, opportunities for career development and staff training.

As a Learning Support Assistant youll work closely with teachers and therapists to deliver curriculum support, SEN interventions and behaviour support, helping students with EHCPs build independence and confidence.

The Learning Support Assistant will assist with assessment, exam access arrangements and community-based learning, promoting safeguarding, student progress and inclusive practice.

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DUTIES

Your duties as the Learning Support Assistant include:

• Classroom And 1:1 Support: Help students access lessons, homework and assignments, including revision and exam access arrangements

• SEN Interventions: Implement targeted strategies from teachers and therapists; record progress against individual targets

• Data and Recording: Maintain accurate notes in the provision map and MIS to evidence student progress

• Key Worker Role: Act as key worker for nominated students and liaise with families on progress and support plans

• Safeguarding and H&S: Follow safeguarding, risk assessments and safe working practices at all times

• Community Learning: Support off-site education, work experience and travel using school transport where required

• Team Contribution: Provide break/lunch supervision, contribute to events and offer cover where needed

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent)

• Experience of working with young people in an educational or youth/community setting

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with a student-centred approach

• Awareness of safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries

• IT proficiency, including Word, Excel and email

• Full UK driving licence, with eligibility and willingness to drive school vehicles (subject to insurance)

Desirable

• Experience supporting autistic young people or those with social communication needs

• Knowledge of EHCPs and the SEND Code of Practice

• Experience working in a multidisciplinary environment (e.g., with Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, or Psychologists)

• Ability to contribute to assessment and reporting processes

• Awareness of health and safety in educational settings

The school reserves the right to close the advertisement early, should it receive sufficient applications prior to the closing date.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake an enhanced disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

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JOB REF: AWDO-P14000

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