Special Needs Support Assistant

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist school near Oxford is seeking a dedicated Graduate to work as a Special Needs Support Assistant. In this role, you'll support children aged 4-16 with autism and other neurological conditions, fostering their confidence and helping them reach their potential. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience and lay the foundation for a career in fields like Psychology or Social Work.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate passionate about supporting children with complex needs.
• Experience or interest in psychology, speech therapy or social work is a plus.
• Ability to assist with personal care and challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and encouragement to help students reach their potential.
• Foster a calm and structured environment.
• Assist with challenging behaviours and personal care.

Skills

Support for children with autism

Patience

Encouragement skills

Education

University graduate

Job description

Overview

Are you a 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 Oxford are seeking a dedicated Graduate to join their team as a Special Needs Support Assistant. The school caters for children aged 4-16 with complex needs, including autism, sensory processing difficulties, communication challenges and associated learning needs.

Responsibilities

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

Opportunity and Skills Development

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.

Role Details

• Special Needs Support Assistant
• Start Date: ASAP
• Salary: £85 - £95 per day
• Location: Oxford
• Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:30am to 3:30pm
• Graduate Opportunity

Application

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Special Needs Support Assistant - Oxford, Oxford, Oxford