Autism Support Assistant - Maidenhead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Great travel links

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Job summary

Academics is seeking an Autism Support Assistant for a specialist school in Maidenhead. You will work closely with the teaching team to provide personalised support to students, 1:1 or in small groups, helping them access lessons and participate in school life.

The role focuses on developing communication, social interaction, emotional regulation and independence, with a view to building confidence and life skills. Immediate start and full-time hours offered.

Qualifications

• Cares about making a difference.
• Experience with autistic children or young people in school, care, nursery, college or community settings.
• Interested in specialist education as a first opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised support to students throughout the school day.
• Deliver targeted interventions around individual needs.
• Support communication, social interaction, emotional regulation and independence.
• Help students access lessons and participate in school life.
• Record and celebrate progress, both big and small.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Job description

Autism Support Assistant - Maidenhead

Do you want a job where you can make a genuine difference every day?

We are looking for a kind, enthusiastic and committed Autism Support Assistant to join our specialist school in Maidenhead.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships with children and young people and wants to help them develop their confidence, independence and skills for life.

What will you be doing?

As an Autism Support Assistant, you'll work closely with our teaching team to provide personalised support to students throughout the school day.

Your day could include:

• Supporting students on a 1:1 or small-group basis.
• Delivering targeted interventions designed around individual needs.
• Supporting communication, social interaction, emotional regulation and independence.
• Helping students access lessons and take part in school life.
• Encouraging students to develop new skills and become as independent as possible.
• Recording and celebrating progress, however big or small.

What we're looking for in an Autism Support Assistant:

We're looking for someone who genuinely cares about making a difference.

You might already have experience working with autistic children or young people, perhaps in a school, care setting, nursery, college or community environment. Or you may be looking for your first opportunity in specialist education.

Why work with us?

Working in a specialist school is incredibly rewarding. You'll get to know your students well and see the difference that consistent, individualised support can make.

You'll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, creativity and a child-centred approach, with opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues and develop your own skills.

• Autism Support Assistant
• Maidenhead
• 90 - 110 per day
• ASAP Start
• Great travel links
• Amazing hands on experience working with vulnerable people

If you're passionate about supporting autistic young people and think you'd be a great fit for our school, we'd love to hear from you.

Autism Support Assistant - Maidenhead - Full Time - 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.