Autism Graduate Support Assistant

Aspire People; Oldham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational placement agency seeks an Autism Graduate Support Assistant in Oldham. This full-time role is ideal for a Psychology graduate with a passion for special educational needs. Candidates should have SEND experience and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive daily rate and the chance to gain valuable experience in an outstanding special school.

Benefits

Competitive pay £90-£115 per day

Excellent school-based experience

Long-term role in the same school

Qualifications

• Strong academic background required for supporting young learners.
• Experience working with children with special educational needs.
• Passionate about education and considering further studies in teaching or educational psychology.

Responsibilities

• Work on a 1:1 basis with children with SEND.
• Differentiate approaches according to individual needs.
• Communicate with staff, parents, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Supporting children with SEND

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of ASC/ADD

Education

1st class or 2:1 degree in Psychology

Job description

Overview

Autism Graduate Support Assistant

This amazing school SEND school in Oldham is searching for a Psychology graduate to join their fantastic SEND team in support young people in education.

Are you a university graduate, with a strong academic background, who is keen to support young learners with special educational needs and disabilities?

Maybe you have previous experience working with young people with ASC/ADD etc and would love to work in an all through school for the full academic year?

Responsibilities

• Autism Graduate Support Assistant - Graduate role
• Work on a 1:1 basis with children with SEND
• Support children who have special educational needs/ challenging behaviour
• Differentiate according to individual needs
• Work in a lovely school in Oldham
• Communicate excellently with various stakeholders

Person Specification

• 1st class or 2:1 degree in Psychology or relatable subject
• Strong knowledge of SEND if required
• Passionate about education and SEN
• Thinking of becoming a teacher or Educational Psychologist in the future
• SEND experience is essential

Benefits

• Gain excellent school-based experience working in a special school
• Paid role £90-£115 per day
• Long-term, full-time role in the same school
• Ideal experience for aspiring teachers/Ed psychologist

The School

• 'Outstanding' Ofsted report
• Located in Oldham
• Excellent, state of the art facilities and resources to support those with SEND
• Special school
• Fantastic and supportive SENCo department
• Close to transport links nearby

If you are interested in applying for this exciting Autism Graduate Support Mentor role working for the full academic year, please click 'apply now' and submit your CV to Demi today!

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.