Job Description

Learning Support Practitioner

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Practitioner to provide essential support to students with special educational needs, particularly focusing on autism at the secondary level (key stage 4). This is a temporary role with the possibility of a permanent contract after completing 12 academic weeks. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting the academic and personal development of students with special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support and guidance to students aged 16-18 with special educational needs, particularly focusing on autism, to help them achieve their academic and personal goals.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to develop and implement effective strategies for supporting students with autism and other special educational needs aged 16-18.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment to encourage the holistic development of each pupil aged 16-18.
• Differentiate instruction and adapt materials to meet the diverse learning needs of students with special educational needs, including those aged 16-18.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with students aged 16-18 with special educational needs, especially autism, at the secondary level (key stage 4).
• Strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with supporting students with special educational needs in a school setting.
• Patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills to effectively engage and support students with diverse learning needs, including those aged 16-18.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the overall development and well-being of students with special educational needs aged 16-18.
• Confident behaviour management strategies.
• Must possess a valid enhanced DBS certificate or be willing to pay for a new one.

Day-to-day

The role involves working from 8:45am to 4pm, Monday to Friday during term-time.

Benefits

• Competitive pay: 85-95 per day (paid weekly).
• Opportunity for a permanent contract after completing 12 academic weeks.