Autism Specialist Support Assistant - Wantage

Academics Ltd; Wantage, Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd is recruiting an Autism Specialist Support Assistant for a specialist school in Wantage. The role supports children aged 4 to 16 with Autism and complex learning needs, working closely with on-site therapists and psychologists.

This is a full-time, long-term position with a supportive, therapeutic approach to learning. The successful candidate will be mentored, shadow sessions, and gain valuable experience in Special Needs and mental health support.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or adults with Special Needs would be beneficial.
• Therapeutic approach used at the school supports engagement beyond traditional lessons.
• Interest in supporting children with complex learning needs and Autism.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Autism and Learning Disabilities in a classroom setting.
• Work alongside therapists and psychologists on-site to shadow sessions and learn.
• Be proactive, adaptable and use initiative to engage learners aged 4–16.

Job description

Autism Specialist Support Assistant - Wantage

Specialist School for children aged 4 to 16 with Autism

ASAP start Long-term position

Are you interested in supporting children with Special Needs?

Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Learning Disabilities?

One of the top specialist schools in Wantage for students with SEN are looking for a caring, personable individual to work as a Autism Specialist Support Assistant to support children with complex Autism and Learning Disabilities. The Autistic Specialist School is in Maidenhead, within walking distance from the station and this is a full-time long-term opportunity. The SEN children are aged between 4 and 16 and will benefit from caring, empathetic and engaging individuals who are passionate about supporting more vulnerable members within our community. The school employs a therapeutic approach, meaning the children engage in many activities outside of traditional lessons. Experience working with children or adults with Special Needs would be beneficial for this role!

This is a fantastic opportunity for any passionate individual to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher.

The school are looking for an Autism Specialist Support Assistant who can bring enthusiasm, passion and experience to the classroom. They are looking for an Autism Specialist Support Assistant who will be proactive and adaptable and be able to use their own initiative. This is a fantastic opportunity for any aspiring teachers, educational/occupational/clinical psychologists or therapists.

• Autism Specialist Support Assistant
• ASAP Start
• Wantage
• 90- 110 per day
• Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 3.45pm

If you are interested in this Autism Specialist Support Assistant in Wantage,

Autism Specialist Support Assistant - Wantage- ASAP Start

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.