ASD Support Assistant - Specialist SEN School - Gloucester
23 days ago
Gloucester
ASD Support Assistant - Specialist SEN School - Gloucester Salary: £85 - £105 per day (dependent on experience) Location: Gloucester Job Type: Full-time Hours: Full Time (8:30am - 4:00pm) Start Date: ASAP Are you passionate about supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and looking to gain valuable experience within a specialist SEN environment? Do you have a patient, empathetic approach and a genuine interest in supporting young people with additional needs? Academics are currently recruiting for an ASD Support Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Gloucester. This rewarding role involves supporting children with autism and associated social, emotional, and communication needs within a structured and nurturing learning environment. This opportunity is ideal for graduates or individuals considering future careers in educational psychology, therapy, teaching, or mental health support. The Role - ASD Support Assistant • Provide tailored support to pupils with ASD and complex learning needs, • Assist with emotional regulation and behaviour support strategies, • Support sensory-based learning approaches and structured routines, • Work closely with teachers and specialist professionals to deliver personalised support, • Encourage positive engagement and promote independence within the classroom, • A compassionate, resilient, and proactive approach, • Interest in autism, SEN, and child development, • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, • Psychology, counselling, education, or related background desirable, • Opportunity to work within a specialist ASD setting in Gloucester, • Hands-on experience alongside therapists and SEN professionals, • Valuable experience for aspiring Assistant Psychologists, therapists, or teachers, • Competitive daily pay rates, • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) ASD Support Assistant - Specialist SEN School - Gloucester