ASD Support - Hungerford
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ASD Support - Hungerford
Location: Hungerford
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £90 - £105 per day
Are you passionate about supporting children with autism? This ASD Support role could be the perfect next step for you.
A welcoming and inclusive school in Hungerford is seeking an ASD Support assistant to join their team as soon as possible. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone interested in ASD Support to gain valuable experience working with children on the autism spectrum.
In this role, the ASD Support assistant will provide tailored support to pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, focusing on communication, routine, and emotional regulation. The ASD Support role involves helping to create a calm and structured environment where students feel safe and understood.
As an ASD Support assistant, you will:
* Provide dedicated ASD Support in and out of the classroom
* Help students develop communication and social skills
* Build positive and trusting relationships
* Support emotional regulation and daily routines
* Work closely with teachers and SEN staff
The school offers a nurturing environment with strong teamwork and training opportunities, making this ASD Support position ideal for graduates or individuals with a background in care or education.
If you are interested in this ASD Support role, please submit your updated CV via this advert.
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⭐ Highlight any ASD or autism-specific training at the top of your CV as this is the core requirement
📊 Quantify your support experience: "Supported 8 pupils with ASD, improving communication skills by 40%"
🌐 Emphasise 1:1 and small group work experience as the role specifically mentions both formats
🎯 Include examples of emotional regulation techniques you've used with children on the autism spectrum
🤝 Showcase collaboration with teachers and SEN teams as the role requires close partnership working
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- •Provided 1:1 ASD support to 6 pupils aged 7-11, implementing visual communication aids that improved daily routine compliance by 75%
- •Facilitated small group social skills sessions for children with autism, resulting in 85% of participants demonstrating improved peer interaction within 8 weeks
- •Collaborated with 4 SEN teachers to develop individualised emotional regulation strategies, reducing classroom disruptions by 60% across supported pupils
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Your ASD Support position at the Hungerford school immediately caught my attention, as supporting children with autism spectrum disorders through tailored 1:1 and small group interventions aligns perfectly with my passion for inclusive education. My experience in emotional regulation techniques and communication development makes me well-suited to help create the calm, structured environment your pupils need.
My background in working with children on the autism spectrum has equipped me with the patience and adaptability required to build trusting relationships whilst supporting daily routines and social skill development.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you adapt communication strategies for a non-verbal child with ASD?
- ›What techniques do you use to support emotional regulation in children with autism?
- ›How do you create structure and routine for pupils on the autism spectrum?
- ›Describe your experience with visual aids and communication tools for ASD support
- ›How would you handle sensory overload in a classroom environment?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you built trust with a child who was initially resistant to support
- ›Describe a situation where you had to adapt your approach for a child with challenging behaviour
- ›How do you handle situations when a child becomes overwhelmed or distressed?
- ›Give an example of how you've worked collaboratively with teachers to support a pupil
- ›Tell me about a time you celebrated a small breakthrough with a child you were supporting
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you built trust with a child who was initially resistant to support
How do you handle situations when a child becomes overwhelmed or distressed?