SEND Learning Support Assistant

SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Autism Support (2:1 Provision) Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire Hourly Rate: £23.00–£27.00 per hour DOE Contract: Term-time only Make a Difference Where It Matters Most AP Education works closely with local authorities to provide personalised Alternative Provision for children and young people who are unable to access mainstream education.

We are seeking a compassionate, experienced Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work alongside a dedicated tutor, providing 2:1 support for a learner with autism in the Ely area. This is a rewarding opportunity to support a learner's educational, emotional and social development through a consistent, nurturing and individualised approach.

About the Learner The learner has autism and additional support needs, including: Speech and language delays and communication difficulties. Learning difficulties requiring adapted teaching approaches. Emotional regulation and behavioural support needs.

Difficulties with attention, concentration and maintaining engagement. Hyperactivity and sensory processing differences. Fine motor skills difficulties. The successful candidate will need to be patient, adaptable and confident supporting an autistic learner , recognising individual communication preferences, sensory needs and emotional regulation strategies.

Key Responsibilities Working alongside the tutor, you will help create a calm, structured and supportive learning environment , initially within the learner's home, with a gradual transition into community-based learning.

Your responsibilities will include

Supporting the tutor during personalised Maths, English and Science sessions, helping the learner access and engage with activities. Providing consistent 1:1 assistance to the learner as part of a 2:1 provision , working collaboratively with the tutor.

Using autism-informed strategies , including visual supports, clear communication, predictable routines and sensory adjustments. Supporting emotional regulation, managing transitions and responding calmly to behaviours that may communicate distress or unmet needs.

Encouraging communication, independence, confidence and positive engagement with learning. Helping the tutor adapt activities to accommodate the learner's communication, sensory and learning needs. Supporting the learner's gradual transition from home-based education into community ...

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