We are working with a primary school in Bristol who are looking for an experienced Learning Support Assistant to join their support staff team to work with children across the school who have an ASD diagnosis.

Specific requirements of the post include:

• Forming a positive relationship and responding to the child’s individual needs as appropriate

• Supporting the child to integrate and participate in class activities

• Breaking down the task to make it accessible

• Liaising with outside agencies relating to specific programmes of support

• Keeping accurate records of achievements, progress or concerns

• Forming trusting professional relationships with parents/carers

• Working closely with the class teacher and job share partner, SENDCO and year group team

• Supporting the pupil alongside their peers at lunch time

About you

The school are looking for a confident, caring person who can demonstrate appropriate skills and recent school-based experience to join their hard-working and supportive school team. Experience of supporting children who have additional learning needs is desirable.

The ability to work as part of a team under the direction of class teachers is essential; however, they are also looking for someone who is able to use their initiative to fully support the child’s learning, work and behaviour through any programmes of support as indicated on the chi...