Autism Support Assistant - Psychology Graduate Opportunity

Autism Support Assistant - Psychology Graduate Opportunity** Full-Time | Term-Time Only | Competitive Weekly Pay | Aspire People Are you a **Psychology Graduate** looking to build hands-on experience supporting children with **Autism (ASC)** and additional needs in a primary school setting? Aspire People are working with a supportive and forward-thinking primary school seeking a dedicated individual to join their team. This role is ideal for graduates looking to progress into careers such as **Educational Psychology, SENCO, or Teaching**, offering valuable, real-world experience applying psychological theory in practice. **The Role:** * Supporting pupils with Autism and sensory processing needs within the classroom * Assisting with emotional regulation and structured routines * Supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour, using consistent and calm strategies * Helping deliver tailored learning activities suited to individual needs * Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider support staff * Creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment **Why This Role Suits Psychology Graduates:** * Apply knowledge of behaviour, cognition, and child development * Gain practical experience supporting SEND in a school setting * Build skills in emotional regulation, attachment, and behaviour strategies * Ideal stepping stone into further study or careers in education and psychology **The Ideal Candidate:** * Psychology graduate or relevant degree * Passionate about supporting children with SEND * Calm, patient, and resilient approach * Experience working with children or vulnerable individuals (desirable) * Strong communication and teamwork skills * Able to commit to full-time, term-time hours **The Opportunity:** * Full-time, long-term role with potential for a permanent contract * Supportive school environment within a respected trust * Competitive weekly pay * Opportunity to start immediately or continue into the next academic year This is a fantastic opportunity to **gain meaningful experience while making a genuine difference** in the lives of young learners. Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks