Learning Support Assistant - Autism Resourced Provision
Listed on 2026-10-08
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
HORNDEAN TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE
Barton Cross,Horndean, Hampshire PO8 9PQ
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Learning Support Assistant - Autism Resourced Provision
Start Date :
As soon as Possible
29.42hours per week, 39 weeks per year - term time only
Monday
- Friday, 8.30am start
Salary Grade B - Actual Salary £17421 - £17655 (FTE - £25615 - £25958)
In addition, an annual performance award is available for application up to 3% ofFTE salary.
Weare seeking to employ an engaging and motivating Learning Support Assistant. You willneed to have a good general education with sound literacy, numeracy and ITskills to be able to provide support to students across all subjects. Knowledge and experience of working with students who are autistic is desirable and you will need to have a willingness to learn and extend your knowledge in this area.
You will also need patience, understanding and commitment, but above all, you will be sincere witha genuine desire to help young people.
This secondary specialist provision isaimed at educating and developing children who, due to their autism, find amainstream school setting a huge challenge.
The Resourced Provision provides a challenging and appropriate academic provision and environment, whilst developing students' individual social and communication skills. The role within the Resourced Provision is also one which supports sensory, communication and anxiety difficulties and any associated challenging behaviours where a calm and positive approach is needed. The Autism Resourced Provision students access the whole college site for most of their lessons.
Although experience and qualification swill be an advantage, first and foremost we wish to appoint the right person to complement our team. The right person should be enthusiastic, dedicated, have a can do attitude and a good sense ofhumour is essential!
An induction and training in post and professional development to support you within your role will be provided.
The College is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers toshare this commitment.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon, 15 October 2026
Application swill be processed on receipt
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