Autism & Early Development Support Assistant (Reception)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Autism exposure

Support from consultant

Job summary

Pertemps Education Network is recruiting an Autism & Child Development Support Assistant to join a reception class in Eltham, South East London. You will provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with ASC and other learning needs, in a warm, nurturing environment.

Backed by a supportive school team, you will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to help children access learning, develop communication skills and build confidence in early years settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate in psychology or related field.
• Interest in autism and child development.
• Willingness to work in Reception and provide 1:1 support.
• Experience with SEN is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to Reception-aged children with additional needs.
• Support pupils with Autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties and developmental delays.
• Encourage communication, social interaction and positive relationships through play-based learning.
• Support emotional regulation, confidence and independence.
• Observe progress and contribute to individual development targets.

Skills

Psychology graduates

Child Development graduates

Aspiring Educational Psychologists

SEN experience

Education

Psychology degree

Child Development degree

Job description

Pertemps Education Network is recruiting an Autism & Child Development Support Assistant to join a reception class in Eltham, South East London. You will provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with ASC and other learning needs, in a warm, nurturing environment.

Backed by a supportive school team, you will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to help children access learning, develop communication skills and build confidence in early years settings.