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Teaching Assistant
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Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9BA, England, UK
Listed on 2026-01-14
Listing for:
Blackstone Recruitment Limited
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-14
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Child Development/Support, Early Childhood Education
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job overview
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £22,000 - £26,000 Per- annum (5 days a week – pro-rata if less than 5 days a week) Term time role (35 weeks per annum)
Hours:
(35 weeks p/a): 8:00 – 16:00
Start date:
As soon as practicably possible
About this role
We are seeking a compassionate, experienced, and proactive Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to provide dedicated one-to-one support for a Year 8 young learner with autism and a PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) profile. This role is integral to helping the young learner access learning, manage daily routines, and thrive both academically and socially within a nurturing and creative learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide in-class support across all subjects to facilitate the young learner’s engagement and learning.
* Use non-contact lesson times to assist the young learner with completing homework and unfinished classwork.
* Communicate daily with parents to share updates, celebrate successes, and discuss any concerns.
* Collaborate closely with the Occupational Therapist to implement and support the young learner’s OT programme.
* Support the young learner during off-site visits and PE lessons at K2, ensuring safety, engagement, and inclusion.
* Help the young learner manage and balance special interests in a way that supports learning and social development.
* Assist the young learner in navigating social situations and building positive peer relationships.
* Provide consistent support with organisation, time management, and executive functioning throughout the school day.
* Use IT confidently to support learning, communication, and task management.
* Attend all required INSET days and participate in relevant training and development opportunities.
Person Specification
Essential:
* Proven experience working with autistic children, particularly those with a PDA profile.
* Strong understanding of autism, sensory needs, and demand avoidance strategies.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a warm and empathetic approach.
* Confident in using IT to support learning and communication.
* Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and families.
* Flexible, patient, and creative in adapting to the student’s needs and interests.
* Physically able and willing to support during PE and off-site activities.
Desirable:
* Experience working in progressive or alternative educational settings.
* Knowledge of executive functioning strategies and tools.
* Familiarity with our educational philosophy and values.
Please contact Mathure on (phone number removed), for further information
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