About this role
Learning Support Assistant - 1:1 SEND Location: Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Daily Rate: £95 per day Contract: Full-time, term-time Start: ASAP Hours: 37 hours per week
Prospero Teaching are looking for an experienced Learning Support Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a student with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff and the SEND/Inclusion team to support the student's academic progress, confidence, independence and inclusion within school life. The original specification specifically asks for experience supporting autistic pupils on a 1:1 basis, sensory needs and SEND across primary/secondary ages. LSA (linked to a named student …
The Role You will:
Provide consistent 1:1 support throughout the school dayFollow and support targets within the student's EHCPSupport learning across lessons and adapt resources where requiredHelp the student develop greater independence and confidenceSupport pupils with Autism and sensory needsUse appropriate behaviour and engagement strategiesDeliver targeted interventions when requiredMonitor progress and provide feedback to teaching and SEND staffSupport the student's inclusion socially and academically The school's specification makes clear that the LSA will need to understand the student's EHCP, contribute to interventions and help the pupil gradually become a more independent learner. LSA (linked to a named student …
Ideal Candidate We would particularly like to hear from candidates with experience as a:
Learning Support AssistantSEND Teaching AssistantSEN Teaching Assistant1:1 Teaching AssistantAutism Support WorkerLearning MentorSEN Support Worker Previous experience supporting Autism, sensory processing needs, EHCP pupils or students requiring significant 1:1 support would be highly desirable.
You should be patient, reliable and confident building a strong professional relationship with an individual pupil.
Apply now with your latest CV for immediate consideration.