Autism (ASD) Support Assistant - Salisbury

TN United Kingdom; Westbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Autism Support Assistant at a highly-regarded primary school in Salisbury. This role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with educational needs. You will work closely with a child with Autism, providing dedicated support to help them thrive. This position offers invaluable experience for future psychologists, therapists, and educators, as you will collaborate with specialists in the Special Needs and Mental Health sector. If you are empathetic, charismatic, and eager to contribute positively to a child's development, this role is for you!

Benefits

On-site parking

Specialist training

Qualifications

• Passionate about improving the lives of children with educational needs.
• Experience working with children with Autism is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support a child with educational barriers to overcome obstacles.
• Collaborate with therapists and teachers to support SEN children.

Skills

Empathy

Charisma

Experience with Autism

Education

Relevant qualifications in education or psychology

Job description

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Location:

Westbury, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

Inclusive Mainstream Primary School

Are you passionate about significantly improving the life of a young learner with educational needs? Would you like to be the support that enables a child with educational barriers to overcome their obstacles? An exciting Autism Support Assistant role for future psychologists, therapists, counsellors, and SENCOs has become available to provide invaluable experience for future careers.

A highly-regarded primary school in Salisbury is searching for an Autism Support Assistant to be employed on an immediate and long-term basis. The ASD child has an EHCP with explicit targets and outcomes and will necessitate a dedicated and caring individual who understands the specific needs of this child. The primary school is looking for an Autism Support Assistant who is charismatic, empathetic, and demonstrates a genuine desire to make a positive impact on children with SEN. Previous experience working with children with Autism is desirable for this role.

This is a tremendous opportunity to gain experience within the Special Needs and Mental Health sector, as you will have the chance to observe, work alongside, and collaborate with speech and language therapists, educational psychologists, occupational therapists, and teachers with SEN specialisms.

• Autism (ASD) Support Assistant
• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Previous experience working with Special Needs preferred
• ASAP Start
• Salisbury
• Full-Time 8:30am – 3:30pm
• £80 - £95 per day

The primary school is graded ‘Good’ by OFSTED, has excellent transport links, and on-site parking. The successful Autism Support Assistant will need to be fully committed to the child on a long-term basis. The SEN Teaching Assistant will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO, receiving specialist support and training vital for your personal development.

To apply for this Autism Support Assistant position, please submit your CV to this advert.