Autism Support Psychology Graduate

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

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking a dedicated SEND Support Assistant to help pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities reach their full potential.

You will work with pupils who display challenging behaviours, supporting emotional and sensory regulation and contributing to engaging learning activities. This is a full-time, term-time only role within a local multi-academy trust.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND and supporting pupils with emotional and sensory needs.
• Ability to work with pupils exhibiting challenging behaviours and implement strategies.
• Team player with a proactive, resilient approach.

Responsibilities

• Full-time, term-time only position.
• Work with the SEND Support Team to help identified pupils overcome barriers to learning.
• Collaborate with class teachers, SENCOs and other professionals to meet individual learning needs.

Education

Psychology degree

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!

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