Autism, ADHD & Mental Health Support Assistant (Term-Time)

Pertemps Education Network; City Of London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Education Network is working with a supportive mainstream primary school in Brixton, South London, to appoint an Autism, ADHD & Mental Health Support Assistant. The contract is full-time, term-time only, with hours 8:30am–4:00pm and start date ASAP.

Pay: £108.35 per day. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs, including ASC, ADHD and SEMH, and promote emotional regulation, positive behaviour and social development.

Qualifications

• The Ideal Candidate item mentions a Psychology, Mental Health, Child Development or Education graduate.
• Candidates should be compassionate, patient, empathetic and proactive.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Support children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, SEMH and associated communication difficulties.
• Promote emotional regulation, positive behaviour and social development.
• Support pupils experiencing difficulties with anxiety, emotional regulation and engagement.
• Develop trusting relationships to build confidence, resilience and independence.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual educational and developmental needs.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO and wider support professionals.

Job description

Pertemps Education Network is working with a supportive mainstream primary school in Brixton, South London, to appoint an Autism, ADHD & Mental Health Support Assistant. The contract is full-time, term-time only, with hours 8:30am–4:00pm and start date ASAP.

Pay: £108.35 per day. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs, including ASC, ADHD and SEMH, and promote emotional regulation, positive behaviour and social development.