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Learning Support Assistant (ASC Unit)

Job details
Posting date: 09 May 2025
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 04 June 2025
Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 7AR
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 6c825a7e-24b8-4439-9e48-062a6adf84b0

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Last September, we opened Autistic Spectrum Condition units at Germander Park and Southwood Schools, both part of the Boulevard Primary Partnership federation (along with Downs Barn School). The units will grow in September to two classes (each with 8 pupils). All children hold EHCPs.

At Southwood School, we are in search of a Learning Support Assistant who can inspire our pupils and help them to enjoy their time at school and their learning. We have vibrant and inclusive schools dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for our students.

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Support the delivery of creative and engaging lessons planned by the teaching staff, aligned with our curriculum
• Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where every student feels valued
• Differentiate to meet the diverse learning needs of our students so they can achieve their best
• Implement effective classroom management strategies promoting positive behaviour

You will:

• Be sensitive to the wide range of children’s needs experienced in main stream schools
• Be an excellent communicator, able to work collaboratively with the year group team
• Have a passion for education and a commitment for fostering a love of learning in students
• Be kind, caring and understanding and good role model for our pupils

What the school offers its staff

Applications are welcomed from team players with high expectations for achievement. We can offer you a good school in a friendly and happy environment. If you would like to visit the school prior to application, please contact us and we will be more than happy to show you around.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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