ABOUT US

Brick Lane School is a brand-new specialist independent school providing education for pupils with an ASD (Autism) diagnosis from age 5 up to 18. We aspire to provide the best quality teaching and learning to allow our students to grow and develop the necessary skills for them to succeed and lead fulfilling lives in the wider community and in adult life. The school benefits from a fantastic location in the vibrant and cosmopolitan heart of the East End of London and has been refurbished to a very high standard to allow us to fulfil our aspirations. In all of our staff we seek the very best in terms of commitment, compassion and effort in order to meet the needs of the students and to provide a high-quality learning environment where pupils feel safe and can flourish.
The aim of the school is to provide specialist individual support to each pupil, enabling them to reach their potential so they can live fulfilling and productive lives. We will provide the pupils with as much freedom as possible while offering a safe and supervised environment. This is achievable due to the dedication and support from a range of employed professionals across the company who are passionate, reliable and understanding including dedicated education, care and clinical teams.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

To work as part of ‘one team’ to assist in the everyday education and care of students with special education needs.

• Providing support for pupils within the classroom with the aim of supporting independence. Assisting the teacher in the delivery of the curriculum.
• Providing specialist SEN, subject or other support to pupils

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To work as part of ‘one team’ to assist in the everyday education and care of students with special education needs.

• Providing support for pupils within the classroom with the aim of supporting independence. Assisting the teacher in the delivery of the curriculum.
• Providing specialist SEN, subject or other support to pupils.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and maintain individual relationships with pupils that are consistent, caring and understanding.
• Liaise with education and care colleagues regarding issues, concerns, or achievements of pupils.
• Contribute to half-termly pupil planning and reviews, including Progress Reports.
• Work one-to-one on specific programs (e.g. behavioural or literacy intervention) when required.
• Supervise of pupils going to and from class at transition times and when in need of time out.
• Work with pupils at break and lunch times in offering support and supervision with recreational activities.
• Present suitable personal standards of behaviour to pupils and act as an appropriate role model.
• Write up or word process incidents and other matters of interest/concern promptly and to an acceptable standard.
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters relating to the school, its staff and pupils.