SEN Support Assistant

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

Job summary

A Specialist School in Carterton seeks a dedicated Graduate as an SEN Support Assistant. This role provides a valuable opportunity to work closely with students facing challenges, including autism, and to help them achieve their potential. Gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment and establish a foundation for a career in psychology or related fields.

Benefits

Hands-on experience in a supportive environment

Opportunity to roll out specialist interventions

Qualifications

• Recent university graduate eager to support students with complex needs.
• Passionate about helping others and fostering positive environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist 5 to 10 pupils in delivering individualized learning plans.
• Support students to build confidence and reduce anxiety.
• Implement interventions for communication and sensory needs.

Skills

Patience

Encouragement

Communication

Education

University degree

Job description

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Are you a recent University graduate? Are you interested in supporting children with autism and other neurological conditions? Are you passionate about helping others, with a patient and encouraging approach?

A Specialist School near Carterton are seeking a dedicated Graduate to join their team as an SEN Support Assistant. The school caters for children aged 4-16 with complex needs, including autism, sensory processing difficulties, communication challenges and associated learning needs.

As an SEN Support Assistant, you will assist a class of 5 to 10 pupils, working closely with the schools teaching team, therapists, and support staff. Together, you will deliver individualised learning plans and interventions that promote each student’s learning, independence, communication, and emotional well-being.

As an SEN Support Assistant, you will:

* Provide support and encouragement to help students reach their potential.
* Foster a calm, structured and positive environment to reduce anxiety and build each pupils’ confidence.
* Learn to roll out specialist interventions to support communication, social interaction and sensory needs.
* Assist with challenging behaviours, pastoral care and personal care.

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive specialist environment. By engaging with autism-specific and specialist communication methods, you will build a strong foundation for a career in Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Counselling, Social Work or Occupational Therapy.

* SEN Support Assistant
* Start Date ASAP
* £85 to £95 per day
* Carterton
* Mon-Fri, 8:30am to 3:30pm
* Graduate Opportunity!

Are you interested in this position? APPLY TODAY!