**Job Title:** Learning Support Assistant (LSA) with ASD Experience - Full Time **Location:** Newham, United Kingdom **Start Date:** January (exact date to be confirmed) **Pay rate** £83.48 (PAYE) **Position Summary:** We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate LSA to join our inclusive and dynamic team. The successful candidate will primarily support secondary school students with ASD in a full-time capacity starting in January. The role requires a background in using communication methods such as Makaton and PECS to enhance student engagement and learning. **Key Responsibilities:** - Provide targeted support to students with ASD, adapting to their individual learning requirements and promoting their social, emotional, and academic development. - Utilise alternative communication methods, including Makaton and Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), to facilitate effective communication and learning. - Work under the direction of the class teacher to implement educational and behaviour management plans. - Assist in monitoring the progress of students, providing feedback, and reporting any concerns to the class teacher and SENCO. - Collaborate with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and educational psychologists as required. - Support students during classroom activities, breaks, and transitions to ensure a safe and positive learning environment. - Encourage the independence of students and support them in developing self-help and self-regulation skills. - Prepare learning materials tailored to students’ needs, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity. - Attend professional development sessions and participate in training opportunities to enhance your understanding of ASD and related educational strategies. **Qualifications and Skills:** - Experience working with children or individuals with ASD is essential. - Proficient in the use of Makaton and/or PECS to support communication with children with ASD. - A patient, empathetic approach with the ability to build rapport and engage with students with varying needs. - Excellent teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues and external professionals. - A proactive and flexible mindset, with a commitment to ongoing professional development in the area of special educational needs (SEN). - An up-to-date Enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one. **Working Hours:** This is a full-time position. Specific working hours will be discussed during the interview process and will align with school operation times. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Jenny McDonald on 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1053 and click on the apply button.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;150 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br /><br />As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Jenny McDonald&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1053</strong></strong>