Special Support Assistant

Job Title: Special Support Assistant

Salary: £23,413.78 - £24,771.87 (FTE £27,343 - £28,929)
Location: Croydon
Hours: 36 hours per week, 44.65 weeks per year

We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Special Support Assistants to join a newly formed class at a specialist satellite and outreach service for young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). You will play a key role in supporting students with high anxiety and individual needs, providing a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build strong, trusting relationships with students
• Engage students through their interests and motivations
• Recognise and support emotional dysregulation
• Encourage positive communication and self-expression
• Create a creative and supportive learning atmosphere
• Provide guidance in social situations and emotional understanding

Required Skills:

• A person-centred approach to learning
• Ability to support students with anxiety and neurodiverse needs
• Interest or skills in areas like sports, IT, gaming, or creative hobbies (advantageous)
• Patience, resourcefulness, and creativity in managing student behaviours

Benefits:

• Initial and ongoing training provided
• Opportunity to work in a rewarding and inspiring educational setting

If you're passionate about making a difference and working in a dynamic team, apply now for an exciting opportunity to help students reach their full potential!

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