A larger-than-average secondary school in the Borough of Haringey  are currently recruiting for an SEN LSA to work 1:1 with a student in year 7 with ASD. Over half of students are from a wide range of minority ethnic groups; about one in eight students are of Black heritage and one in twelve

Turkish. Around 45 students are from refugee families. Nearly one quarter of students speak English as an additional language, the main home languages being Turkish and Kurdish. Very few are at an early stage of learning English. Boys outnumber girls, in some years by as many as two to one, although it is much less marked among the younger students. The proportion of students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities is just below that found nationally; most commonly these students have behavioural, social and emotional needs, speech, language

and communication difficulties or dyslexia. The proportion of students with a statement of special educational need is just above the national average.

This position is to commence as soon as possible and will be on-going until the end of this academic year. You will need to have a consistent history in working with a range of ASD students from mild-severe and be confident in working with Secondary students, you will also need to demonstrate clear communication skills and a solid understanding of ASD and EBD. The child is in year 7 and has severe ASD with behavioural issues. The position will be working 20 hours per week with this particular student and the rest of the timetable will be made of working with students with behavioural difficulties. You should be able to commit for long term supply until at least July 2012 and you should also meet the minimum vetting requirements in order for you to work within Education.