ASN Auxiliary - Knox Academy (Meadowpark) - EAL10486

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Additional Support Needs Auxiliary (Learning Assistant) to be part of a team at Meadowpark Communication Provision in East Lothian which caters for secondary aged pupils with autism and associated complex needs, who require a highly individualised and adapted approach to teaching and learning.

Meadowpark is a nurturing pupil focussed provision that seeks to remove the barriers to learning and engagement that young people with autism and complex needs face, catering for a broad range of learner who find it difficult to access mainstream education.

The provision offers pupils and staff excellent facilities including a sensory room, therapy rooms and generous outdoor space and has access to a wide range of therapeutic services and specialist support.

Experience of working with young people with additional support needs is essential, as is a knowledge and understanding of Autism and social/emotional needs.

A commitment to ongoing professional development is desirable., Good standard of general education.
Experience of working with or caring for children with additional support needs.