Learning Support Assistant – ARP (ASD Provision)

Learning Support Assistant – ARP (ASD Provision)
Permanent role

The successful applicant will be required to work within our Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) and when required, support pupils in the mainstream school.

To ensure these pupils receive the best possible provision to assist their needs, we are looking for a Learning Support Assistant who:

• Has knowledge and understanding of ASD and other conditions associated with this diagnosis.
• Can support ASD pupils within mainstream lessons.
• Ability to liaise with staff across the Academy to ensure inclusion of pupils with ASD & SEND.
• Has a calm, caring but firm manner.
• Is flexible with regard to working practices and timings.
• Can undertake educational tasks and attend to the social and personal needs of pupils with ASD, under the guidance of the ASD Lead Teacher.
• Can work with individuals and small groups in order to support the learning and development of pupils with ASD and a variety of SEND needs.

Hours: 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per annum (Term time + 12 hours to be worked on inset days and twilights in term time).

Salary: Level 2A scale 3 – 4 (£12.85 – £13.05 per hour depending on experience).

Qualifications: Level 2/ NNEB/ BTEC or equivalent childcare qualification preferred. GCSE Maths and English at grades A-C

To apply, please visit https://biggleswadeacademy.org/biggleswade-academy/careers-with-us. If you have any questions, please email vacancies@biggleswadeacademy.org or call 01767 660 515.

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

Closing Date: Sunday 22nd March, 2026

Biggleswade Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS (Disclosure Barring Service). In line with Keeping Children safe in Education, online searches will be undertaken for all prospective shortlisted candidates.