Learning Support Assistant EMAB

Learning Support Assistant – TA2
Support for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Provision
Required 1st September 2026
Permanent, 31 hours per week (worked over 5 days, Monday to Friday)
Term time only + 5 teacher education days (TEDs)

This is a fantastic opportunity to provide consistent 1:1 support to an individual student on roll at The Beacon EMAB (mainstream autism base). The role will primarily involve 1:1 support for a young person with an EHCP (Educational Health Care Plan), working closely with the MABCo and EMAB team to support the delivery of the outcomes of the EHCP and access to a broad and balanced curriculum.

Salary at Grade TA2, points 5 to 6: £18,827 – £19,126 per annum (full‑time equivalent £25,583 – £25,989). Pay award pending.

Please see our informative website  for further information and an application pack. Please email your completed application form to recruitmentil. Please do not send a CV. The deadline for receipt of applications is 8:00 am Tuesday 23rd June 2026. Interviews dates to be confirmed. The school reserves the right to close the vacancy early and begin interviews prior to the advertised closing date.

Visas cannot be sponsored at this time.

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