Autism Specialist Support Assistant

Overview

Autism Specialist Support Assistant – Wantage

Specialist School for children aged 4 to 16 with Autism

ASAP start Long-term position

Are you interested in supporting children with Special Needs?

Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Learning Disabilities?

One of the top specialist schools in Wantage for students with SEN are looking for a caring, personable individual to work as a Autism Specialist Support Assistant to support children with complex Autism and Learning Disabilities. The Autistic Specialist School is in Maidenhead, within walking distance from the station and this is a full-time long-term opportunity. The SEN children are aged between 4 and 16 and will benefit from caring, empathetic and engaging individuals who are passionate about supporting more vulnerable members within our community.

The school employs a therapeutic approach, meaning the children engage in many activities outside of traditional lessons. Experience working with children or adults with Special Needs would be beneficial for this role!

• Support children with complex Autism and Learning Disabilities.
• Work alongside therapists and psychologists on-site; you will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them.
• Gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues.
• Contribute to a therapeutic environment where activities extend beyond traditional lessons.

• Great opportunity for aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher roles.

• Autism Specialist Support Assistant with enthusiasm, passion and experience in the classroom.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to use own initiative.
• Interest in working alongside therapists and psychologists.

• ASAP Start
• Location:
  
  Wantage
• Salary: £85-£100 per day
• Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 3.45pm

If you are interested in this Autism Specialist Support Assistant in Wantage, please apply directly to this advert.