Top Job Recruitment are looking for Learning Support Assistant’s to provide education and care for children and young people with autistic spectrum condition in Colchester.

You will be providing care and guidance to young children in a educational setting.

Your main duties will include:

• Supporting the students alongside colleagues in the classroom, during break periods and at lunch times
• Helping prepare for lessons
• Keeping an up-to-date knowledge of each student’s stage of development regarding assessment, communication.
• Supporting the Class Teacher in planning and preparing for educational visits and school journeys and accompany students on such visits

Experience:

• Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above - essential
• Relevant experience working with students with autism or learning disabilities in an educational setting – essential
• Experience working with students across the ability range and autistic spectrum - desirable
• To be able to drive and hold a full driving licence - desirable

It is desirable that the successful applicant holds a full driving license.

Working for our client gives you access to a range of perks and benefits:

• Flexible working hours (where possible) for study and time off given for job-related exams
• Employee Referral Scheme
• on-site free parking
• Access to Spectrum Life Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Tools, including counselling services & the Benefits Hub, which will give you access to lots of shopping and entertainment discounts, instant discounted gift cards and cashback
• Occupational Sick Pay (after 12 mths)
• Support & encouragement to progress and reach full potential within your chosen career
• Pension scheme

If this sounds like the role for you , then please apply now!