Autism Support Assistant

4 weeks ago


Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom Academics Full time

Job Description:

This SEN Support Assistant role is ideal for a Psychology Graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in a school setting. The successful candidate will work alongside teachers and specialist staff to support students with learning difficulties, including autism, sensory impairments, physical difficulties, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, and associated challenging behaviours.

The school has a deep focus on addressing the educational, social and therapeutic needs of students, focusing on individual happiness and well-being where students can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. The SEN Support Assistant will be instrumental in providing consistency and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support students with learning difficulties, including autism, sensory impairments, physical difficulties, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, and associated challenging behaviours.
  • Work alongside teachers and specialist staff to develop and implement individualised support plans.
  • Provide consistency and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life.
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.

Requirements:

  • Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
  • Approachable, and able to build robust and effective relationships with students.
  • Able to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict.
  • High levels of empathy, caring, compassionate, and a good listener.
  • Motivated and enthusiastic, with a professional approach to work.

What We Offer:

  • Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students.
  • £23,000 per annum, term time only.
  • No previous experience is required.
  • You MUST have the right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship.

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