Learning Support Assistant

Saint John Bosco College, a Catholic school, is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant to work with students with special educational needs across the school. The job centres on supporting students in mainstream lessons, one to one and in small groups, to build literacy, communication, independent learning and emotional regulation. The post is term time only, 34 hours a week Monday to Friday, and autism experience is central to the selection.

Visa sponsorship is not available, so candidates must already have the right to work in the UK.

• Support students with SEN in mainstream classes, one to one and in small groups
• Lead on developing students' literacy and communication skills
• Develop students' independent learning, social and emotional regulation skills
• Contribute to the inclusive, supportive environment across the school

• Experience supporting young people with autism

• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills

• Enhanced DBS check
• Eligible to work in the UK

• Committed to raising attainment for students with SEN
• Committed and reliable
• Calm, patient and empathetic nature

• Previous experience supporting secondary-aged students with SEN

• Free, confidential employee assistance programme with 24/7 counselling
• Free use of on-site gym
• Staff social activities promoting wellbeing
• Trained mental health practitioners and first aiders
• Bespoke coaching programme for every staff member
• Weekly CPD time built into the school day
• Governor support for post-graduate study (up to 25%)
• Request a late start or early finish once a week to work from home