Autism & Child Development Support Assistant - Reception

Autism & Child Development Support Assistant – Reception Location: Eltham, South East London Salary: £108.35 per day Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday, term-time only Start Date: ASAP Are you passionate about child development, autism and helping young children reach their full potential?

Are you a Psychology graduate or aspiring education professional looking to gain valuable hands-on experience in a primary school? Pertemps Education Network is working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Eltham to recruit an enthusiastic and nurturing Autism & Child Development Support Assistant to support Reception-aged pupils with additional learning needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for Psychology graduates, Child Development graduates and aspiring Educational Psychologists who are keen to develop their practical experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), communication difficulties and developmental delays.

Working within a Reception classroom, you will provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support to children who require additional assistance with their learning, communication, social interaction and emotional development. You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team to ensure pupils receive the individualised support they need to access learning and develop their independence.

Your responsibilities will include

Providing 1:1 and small-group support to Reception-aged children with additional needs. Supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties and developmental delays. Encouraging communication, social interaction and positive relationships through play-based learning.

Supporting emotional regulation, confidence and independence. Using creative and engaging activities to encourage early learning and development. Supporting children with classroom routines, transitions and engagement. Observing children's progress and contributing to their individual development targets.

Providing a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment. The Ideal CandidateWe are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with an interest in psychology, child development and special educational needs.

Suitable backgrounds include: Psychology graduates interested in Educational or Child Psychology. Child Development, Sociology and Social Science graduates. Aspiring Educational Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists and Speech and Language Therapists.

Graduates considering careers in teaching, SEN or children's services. Candidates with previous experience supporting children through schools, nurseries, volunteering or childcare. You will ideally be: Patient, nurturing and empathetic.

Passionate about supporting children with additional needs. Confident building positive relationships with young children. Proactive, enthusiastic and willing to learn. Interested in understan...

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