Autism Support Specialist in Education & Growth

Academics; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in Chippenham seeks an Autism Specialist Support Assistant to help pupils with autism and diverse needs access education. You will support communication, sensory processing and daily routines, working closely with specialist teachers to create a calm, structured learning environment that promotes independence.

This role suits graduates or those exploring careers in Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy or Teaching.

Qualifications

• Patient and enthusiastic Autism Specialist Support Assistant.
• Interest in specialist education and supporting pupils with autism.
• Willingness to work with children with diverse communication and learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with communication, sensory processing and daily routines.
• Work with specialist teachers to create a calm, structured learning environment.
• Encourage independence, confidence and social development in pupils.
• Assist pupils during classroom activities and structured parts of the day.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication support

Observation skills

Job description

Academics in Chippenham seeks an Autism Specialist Support Assistant to help pupils with autism and diverse needs access education. You will support communication, sensory processing and daily routines, working closely with specialist teachers to create a calm, structured learning environment that promotes independence.

This role suits graduates or those exploring careers in Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy or Teaching.