SEN Support Assistant

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

As an SEN Support Assistant, you will assist a class of 5 to 10 pupils, working closely with the schools teaching team, therapists, and support staff. Together, you will deliver individualised learning plans and interventions that promote each student''s learning, independence, communication, and emotional well-being.

As an SEN Support Assistant, you will:

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

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.

• SEN Support Assistant
• Start Date ASAP
• -85 to -95 per day
• Abingdon
• Mon-Fri, 8:30am to 3:30pm
• Graduate Opportunity!

Interested in this position? APPLY TODAY!

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