Job Title: Team Manager / Specialist Learning Support Assistant - Mont a L'Abbe
Post requires candidate to be entitled for work: Yes
DBS Check Level: Enhanced Both Lists
Hourly rate: £23.20
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Contract Length: 12 months
Full time/Part Time: Part Time
Weekly Hours: 31.00
Term Time only post: Yes
Advert Closing Date: 08/11/2026
Job Overview
Mont à l'Abbé School wishes to recruit two Specialist Learning Support Assistants to work proactively with a learner who is Autistic, has complex learning needs and experiences high levels of anxiety.
The successful candidates will understand the importance of developing safe, trusting and consistent relationships and be committed to working in a systemic, relational and trauma-informed way.
You will have experience of supporting learners with additional needs, an understanding that behaviour is a form of communication, and a commitment to seeing the strengths and potential in every child.
The role requires patience, curiosity, emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm and supportive during times when the learner may become distressed or dysregulated. At times, this distress may present through behaviours that can be physically challenging, and staff will be supported through training, supervision and a collaborative team approach.
A CACHE/NVQ Level 3 qualification in Teaching and Learning, or equivalent accredited qualification, is essential. Relevant experience supporting learners with complex needs, anxiety and behaviours that challenge would be desirable.
This position is graded at ESSF07 and working 31 hours per week, term time only.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Gemma Weald at g.weald@montalabbe.sch.je
Person specification
We are looking for team members who are:
- Kind, compassionate and able to build authentic relationships.
- Calm, emotionally resilient and reflective in their practice.
- Committed to a trauma-informed and relational approach.
- Flexible, solution-focused and able to adapt to the learner's individual needs.
- Skilled at working collaboratively with families and multidisciplinary professionals.
- Able to maintain high expectations while understanding the importance of co-regulation, consistency and emotional safety.
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