Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - Small Group Autism Support
Posted 3 hours 59 minutes ago by Bradfordchristianschool
Mission: To provide a holistic Christian education for all and to inspire discipleship.
Vision: To be a Christian community in which everyone grows in character, faith, knowledge, understanding and wisdom.
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The RoleLocation: Livingstone Road, Bolton Woods, Bradford, BD2 1BT
Contract Type: Fixed term for 1 year. (Due to unusually high numbers in our Autism Provision. This is a trial period whilst we restructure our support model). Flexible and part time considered.
Reporting to: Senior Leadership Team
Could you be the friendly face our students look for?
At Bradford Christian School, we believe education is about more than just grades; it's about nurturing the whole child. Recognised as a "Flourishing School" by Best Christian Workplaces, we pride ourselves on being a supportive community where staff feel valued and students feel known.
Because of our small class sizes, you won't just be a face in the crowd here-you'll have the chance to build real, meaningful relationships with our young people, ensuring they feel safe, supported, and challenged every day.
The Heart of the Role- Provide high-quality support to children with autism (all with EHCPs) in small-group interventions across the school.
- Deliver targeted academic, social and emotional interventions to support pupils' individual needs.
- Work flexibly across the school as directed by the SENCO and class teachers.
- Liaise effectively with teachers, therapists, and the SEN team to ensure joined up support for pupils.
- Support the pastoral needs of pupils, fostering wellbeing and inclusion.
- Maintain accurate records of interventions, progress, and pupil wellbeing.
- Promote positive behaviour using agreed school strategies.
- Model and contribute to the school's Christian ethos, including participating in collective worship.
- Uphold safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils in line with statutory guidance and school policies.
- Support the learning and development of children with autism in small groups and, occasionally, 1:1.
- Collaborate with the SENCO and classroom staff to adapt learning activities and environments.
- Deliver structured interventions for academic, social, and emotional development.
- Actively engage in regular meetings with the SEN team and external professionals.
- Support the implementation of individual education plans (IEPs) and EHCP outcomes.
- Encourage and model positive relationships and communication with pupils.
- Participate in school worship and Christian activities, supporting the spiritual life of the school.
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold the school's safeguarding policies at all times.
- Small Class Sizes: Focus on what matters-personalised learning and genuine connection.
- A Family Atmosphere: Join a welcoming, inclusive team that prays together and supports one another.
- Professional Growth: We offer opportunities for ongoing professional development.
- Faith in Action: The chance to work in a school where your faith and teaching go hand-in-hand.
We are looking for someone who loves teaching and has a heart for Christian education.
Qualifications and training- GCSEs (including English & Maths) or equivalent.
- Willingness to undertake relevant training.
- Committed practising Christian (Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010).
- Experience supporting autistic pupils, ideally within an educational setting.
- Experience working collaboratively as part of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to use effective behaviour management strategies.
- Competent record-keeping and organisation.
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Ability to deliver targeted interventions and adapt approaches as needed.
- Compassionate, patient, and resilient.
- Team player with a flexible approach.
- Willing to reflect and develop own practice.
- Commitment to upholding and promoting the school's Christian ethos.
- Reliable, trustworthy, and professional.
- Inspiring Learning: Stepping into different classrooms to deliver engaging lessons / interventions that keep students motivated and on track.
- Living our Values: Modelling kindness, patience, and our Christian ethos in every interaction with students and staff.
- Supporting Every Child: Adapting your approach to meet the diverse needs of our pupils, ensuring those with SEND feel supported and more able students remain challenged.
- Being Flexible: Embracing the variety of the role, covering both planned and unexpected absences with a positive "can-do" attitude.
- Celebrating Progress: Monitoring how students are doing and providing helpful feedback to them and their regular teachers.
- Collaborating: Working side by side with our team to ensure curriculum continuity and participating in the life of the school (meetings, events, and training).
- Protecting our Students: Diligently upholding our safeguarding and child protection policies to keep our community safe.
Bradford Christian School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.
However, as a school with a designated religious character, the spiritual leadership and modeling provided by our teachers are central to our ethos. Therefore, for this post, there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) that the post-holder is a committed Christian, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.