Special Needs Assistant - Primary SEN School, Dibden

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

Job summary

A primary SEN school in Hythe is seeking a Special Needs Assistant to support children with autism on a 1:1 and small group basis. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care and supporting individualized learning plans. The ideal candidate will have experience in a school or care setting, and be able to engage in sensory activities. This position offers a nurturing environment with potential for long-term employment.

Benefits

Long term contract with temp-to-perm option

Paid for 5 days while working 4

Transport assistance

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school, nursery or care setting with children and young people.
• Experience supporting children with autism is a plus.
• Valid shared drive licence or reliable transport is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work with pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Assist with personal care duties.
• Support the delivery of highly individualised learning.

Skills

Experience working in a school, nursery or care setting

Supporting children with autism

Ability to perform floor-based activities

Job description

Special Needs Assistant – Primary SEN School, Dibden

Special Needs Assistant role at a small SEN school on the outskirts of Southampton in Dibden/Hythe. The school caters to children with autism and other associated needs, aged 4‑11 years.

Primary duties include providing support to children with autism on a 1:1 and small group basis, assisting with personal care duties, and supporting individualised learning plans.

Responsibilities

• Work with pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Assist with personal care duties.
• Support the delivery of highly individualised learning.
• Participate in a warm, non-hierarchical team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school, nursery or care setting with children and young people.
• Experience supporting children with autism is a plus.
• Ability to perform floor-based, messy play/sensory activities.
• Valid shared drive licence or reliable transport is desirable.

Benefits & Conditions

• Long term contract on a possible temp‑to‑perm basis.
• 4 days a week, paid for 5 (available to team members employed a minimum of 6 months).
• Pick up/drop off to local bus stops for those using public transport.
• Warm, nurturing environment with no hierarchy.
• Salary and benefits to be discussed.

**Application**: Please apply by sending your up-to-date CV via the link below.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advert should we receive a sufficient level of interest.