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Autism, Psychology & Speech and Language Learning Support Assistant Independent SEN School Kingston upon Thames Full-Time Term Time Only September Start 108.35 per day Are you a Psychology graduate , aspiring Speech and Language Therapist , Educational Psychologist , Clinical Psychologist or future SEN Teacher ? Do you want to gain hands-on experience supporting children with Autism and complex learning needs in a highly respected independent SEN school? We are recruiting on behalf of a leading independent SEN school in Kingston upon Thames for an enthusiastic Autism, Psychology & Speech and Language Learning Support Assistant . This is an outstanding opportunity to work alongside experienced teachers, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Educational Psychologists while making a genuine difference to the lives of children with additional needs. The Role As a Learning Support Assistant, you will: • Support pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and associated communication and learning needs. • Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions focusing on speech, language and social communication. • Assist pupils in developing emotional regulation, confidence and independence. • Support literacy, numeracy and functional learning across the curriculum. • Implement personalised learning strategies and EHCP targets. • Use visual supports, communication systems and sensory strategies to maximise pupil engagement. • Work closely with teachers and therapists to deliver a consistent, child-centred approach. • Record progress and contribute to pupil development plans. The Ideal Candidate We welcome applications from: • Psychology graduates. • Speech and Language Therapy graduates or aspiring SLTs. • Education Studies graduates. • Childhood Studies graduates. • Health and Social Care graduates. • Criminology graduates with SEN experience. • Experienced Learning Support Assistants and SEN Teaching Assistants. You will have: • A genuine passion for supporting children with SEND. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Patience, resilience and a positive attitude. • The ability to build trusting relationships with pupils. • Experience working with children or young people (school, care, youth work, tutoring or voluntary settings). Desirable Experience • Autism (ASC) • Speech and Language Needs • ADHD • SEMH • Learning Difficulties • PECS, Makaton or visual communication systems • Sensory integration strategies • Behaviour support • Personal care (where required) What the School Offers: • A highly regarded independent SEN school with exceptional facilities. • Comprehensive training and ongoing CPD. • Opportunity to work alongside Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Educational Psychologists. • Excellent preparation for careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Teaching or SEN. • Supportive leadership team and collaborative staff. • Small class sizes with excellent staff-to-pupil ratios. • A rewarding role where every day makes a difference. If you're looking to build a career in education, psychology or therapy while gaining invaluable SEN experience, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please contact Charlie Hayes on: M: (phone number removed) E: (url removed)