Location: Milton Keynes , MK3
Position: Special Needs Assistant
Contract: Full-time Monday-Friday
Salary: 85-100 per day
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related conditions? Do you thrive in a supportive, inclusive, and challenging environment where every student is given the tools and opportunities to succeed?
Time Plan is working with an independent specialist school for students aged 7-19 years with Autism Spectrum Disorder, communication difficulties, challenging behaviours, and related conditions. The school offer a nurturing and structured setting where students learn in small class groups, supported by a dedicated and experienced multi-disciplinary clinical team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting students in achieving their personal and academic goals within a small, structured classroom environment.
- Managing challenging behaviours in a calm, empathetic, and proactive manner.
- Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary clinical team, including therapists and educational psychologists, to develop personalised learning plans.
- Creating a safe, supportive, and relaxing learning atmosphere that encourages students to thrive.
- Promoting positive communication and social skills among students with diverse needs.
Person Specification:
- Experience working with children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, challenging behaviours, or related conditions is desirable.
- Patience, resilience, and a positive attitude when dealing with challenging situations.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
- A commitment to promoting a safe and supportive learning environment.
If you're someone who is dedicated, compassionate, and ready to embrace the rewarding challenges of working with young people with complex needs, we would love to hear from you.