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ABC Teachers is seeking a compassionate, proactive, and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to provide 1:1 and small group support to students with Autism, particularly those who benefit from learning in outdoor and sensory-rich environments. This role combines educational support with outdoor learning strategies to promote emotional regulation, communication, and academic progress. This role is working within an SEN Secondary School with students aged 11-19 in Worcester on a full-time permanent basis.
Hours: -
Monday - Friday 08:30am-15:30pm Full time, Term time
About the role
• This is a full-time permanent Learning Support Assistant position at an outdoor education setting based in Worcestershire.
• This opportunity is ideal for someone passionate about working with students aged 11–19, particularly those with complex needs related to Autism.
• You will be supporting a small group of students in a carefully designed, homely learning environment.
• The setting allows for a deeply nurturing, therapeutic, and flexible approach to education, one that begins with building trust and emotional connection.
About the school:
• The School specialises in educating young people with an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
• Each individual is placed at the heart of the learning journey, offering a truly unique and fulfilling experience, empowering students to embrace lifelong learning, achieve without limits, and contribute confidently to society.
• A chance to be part of a dedicated, skilled, and supportive team.
• Work in a beautiful, rural, and therapeutic environment.
• Make a tangible impact on students’ lives—academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Opportunities for training and professional growth.
About you:
To be considered for the Learning Support Assistant position, you will: -
• Have previous experience working with children and young people with a range of special educational needs, such as learning difficulties, autism, and sensory needs.
• Have experience supporting the personal and academic development of young people.
• Can confidently deliver small group sessions aligned with personalised academic and pastoral plans.
• Thrive in a setting where relationships come first, and emotional engagement is the key to unlocking learning.
• Communicates clearly and calmly, even in challenging or high-pressure situations.
• Wants to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable learners.
• Have strong communication skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students
• Confidence in using a variety of behaviour management techniques, with a particular focus on resolution management and developmental reflection.
• An enthusiasm for outdoor learning, and a readiness to work outside traditional classroom settings in line with our therapeutic approach.
• A minimum of GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
• A strong commitment to ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.
ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
About ABC Teachers
ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. We have branches across the country, and
What ABC Teachers offer
As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive:
• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
How to apply
If you are a Learning Support Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.
Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across ABC Teachers, please contact our SEND team on (phone number removed).
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