Autism Support Psychology Graduate

Aspire People; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEND in a Blackburn school within a respected academy trust.

This full-time, term-time only role involves helping students achieve learning goals and working with the SEND Support Team to remove barriers to learning.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND and challenging behaviours.
• Able to implement learning activities and strategies.
• Patient, resilient and proactive in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with emotional and sensory regulation needs.
• Work with pupils exhibiting challenging behaviours and develop strategies.
• Assist in creating and implementing learning activities.
• Provide consistent support to students ensuring safety and well-being.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and professionals to meet learning needs.

Skills

SEND experience

Emotional regulation support

Teamwork

Education

Psychology graduate

Job description

Are you a passionate, resilient individual with a strong commitment to supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?
Do you have experience working with challenging behaviours and a genuine desire to make a difference?

If you are dedicated to helping pupils achieve their true potential, we want to hear from you!

We are currently recruiting for full-time, term-time only Teaching Assistants to join dynamic and supportive teams within a school that is part of a well-respected local academy trust. This is an ideal opportunity for psychology graduates or those with experience in the SEND field, who want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support children with emotional and sensory regulation needs.
• Work with pupils who exhibit challenging behaviours and help develop strategies to support their development.
• Assist in creating and implementing learning activities and strategies.
• Provide consistent and empathetic support to students, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals to ensure individual learning needs are met.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Be passionate about SEND and committed to helping pupils reach their full potential.
• Have experience working with children, ideally in a similar role or setting (psychology graduates highly encouraged to apply).
• Possess resilience, patience, and a proactive attitude.
• Be able to support with emotional and sensory regulation.
• Have a flexible approach and strong teamwork skills.
• Be able to work Monday to Friday, 08:30-15:30, term-time only.

The Role:

• Full-time, term-time only position.
• Working as part of the SEND Support Team to work with identified pupils to help them overcome barriers to learning
• Competitive pay and a supportive working environment which is part of a local multi academy trust

If you are ready to take on this rewarding role and make a real difference in the lives of children, we want to hear from you!