ASD Support Assistant
Posted 16/09/26About the Role
This is an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated ASD Support Assistant to join a supportive school environment in Cambridgeshire. You will play a crucial role in empowering secondary students on the autism spectrum within a specialist setting, addressing their unique learning styles and sensory needs. This challenging position offers the chance to make a profound impact on young lives, with flexible contract options ranging from daily supply and short-term placements to long-term and permanent engagements.
Key Responsibilities
* Facilitating effective social communication strategies to enhance student interaction and understanding.
* Implementing bespoke sensory management techniques to create an optimal learning environment for individual students.
* Providing tailored support to ensure full access to the secondary curriculum, adapting resources as necessary.
* Collaborating closely with teaching staff to develop and deliver personalised learning plans.
* Nurturing students' independence and self-advocacy skills throughout their educational journey.
* Proactively addressing challenging behaviours with positive and supportive interventions.
About You
* Possess demonstrable experience supporting secondary-aged students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
* Exhibit exceptional patience, empathy, and resilience when navigating diverse student needs.
* Demonstrate strong communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal, to connect effectively with students, staff, and parents.
* Thrive in a collaborative team environment, actively contributing to a holistic support system.
* Display a proactive approach to problem-solving and adapting strategies to individual student progress.
* Hold a genuine passion for making a significant difference in the lives of young people with SEND.
Why Join
Embark on a truly rewarding career path where your dedication directly transforms educational experiences. You will benefit from a highly supportive school community committed to professional development and innovative SEN practice. This role offers competitive remuneration, paying between £90 and £115 per day, reflecting the vital contribution you will make to student success.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated ASD Support Assistant to join a supportive school environment in Cambridgeshire. You will play a crucial role in empowering secondary students on the autism spectrum within a specialist setting, addressing their unique learning styles and sensory needs. This challenging position offers the chance to make a profound impact on young lives, with flexible contract options ranging from daily supply and short-term placements to long-term and permanent engagements.
Key Responsibilities
* Facilitating effective social communication strategies to enhance student interaction and understanding.
* Implementing bespoke sensory management techniques to create an optimal learning environment for individual students.
* Providing tailored support to ensure full access to the secondary curriculum, adapting resources as necessary.
* Collaborating closely with teaching staff to develop and deliver personalised learning plans.
* Nurturing students' independence and self-advocacy skills throughout their educational journey.
* Proactively addressing challenging behaviours with positive and supportive interventions.
About You
* Possess demonstrable experience supporting secondary-aged students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
* Exhibit exceptional patience, empathy, and resilience when navigating diverse student needs.
* Demonstrate strong communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal, to connect effectively with students, staff, and parents.
* Thrive in a collaborative team environment, actively contributing to a holistic support system.
* Display a proactive approach to problem-solving and adapting strategies to individual student progress.
* Hold a genuine passion for making a significant difference in the lives of young people with SEND.
Why Join
Embark on a truly rewarding career path where your dedication directly transforms educational experiences. You will benefit from a highly supportive school community committed to professional development and innovative SEN practice. This role offers competitive remuneration, paying between £90 and £115 per day, reflecting the vital contribution you will make to student success.
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Dunbar Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references, and full compliance with safer recruitment procedures. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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