Autism Support Assistant

Academics Ltd; Wheatley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A top specialist school in Wheatley is seeking a Graduate Autism Support Assistant to support students aged 3 to 16 with complex Autism and learning disabilities. The role offers valuable experience alongside therapists and psychologists, perfect for those aspiring to work in educational psychology or therapeutic support. This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, with a daily rate between £85 and £95, starting ASAP.

Qualifications

• Graduate with an interest in Autism and Special Educational Needs.
• Experience working with children or adults with Special Needs.
• Passionate about supporting vulnerable children.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support to students.
• Help pupils reach academic milestones.
• Manage challenging behaviour.
• Improve communication using various tools.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and therapy teams.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Behaviour management

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Psychology or Criminology

Job description

Overview

Are you a friendly and bubbly graduate? Are you interested in Autism and Special Educational Needs? Do you want to help support children and young adults?

One of the top specialist schools in Wheatley are looking for a Graduate to support their pupils with complex Autism and learning disabilities as a Support Assistant. The children at this school range from 3 to 16 years of age, and will benefit from a caring, empathetic and engaging graduate who is passionate about supporting vulnerable children. 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!

Responsibilities

• Providing emotional and mental health support to all students
• Helping pupils reach their academic milestones, whilst also increasing their interpersonal and life skills
• Managing challenging behaviour and developing positive behaviour strategies
• Improving communication, through speech and language support, visual aids and Makaton
• Collaborating with Teachers, Support Staff and multi-therapy teams

About the opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for any Psychology or Criminology Graduate to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. In addition, you will gain invaluable experience working with special needs, neurodiversity and mental health difficulties. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or teacher.

Role details

• Autism Support Assistant
• Graduate Opportunity
• ASAP Start
• Wheatley
• £85 - £95 per day
• Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 15:30

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today with your current CV.

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