Education Assistant

Description:

We’re seeking dedicated and compassionate Education Assistants within Hemel Hempstead to support neurodivergent young people on a one-to-one basis in their family home and the wider Hertfordshire community.

This is your chance to take on a rewarding role where you’ll help shape a young person’s future by supporting their daily living skills, encouraging engagement in indoor and outdoor activities, and promoting their independence.

Available Hours:

Hemel Hempstead: 3x 30 hours

About the Role:
As an Education Assistant, you’ll:

• Work closely with the young person to create meaningful and engaging learning opportunities.
• Use low-arousal and low-demand approaches to ensure a supportive environment tailored to their unique needs.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver a provision aligned with the young person’s EHCP outcomes.
• Facilitate smooth transitions between activities and support them in overcoming challenges related to anxiety and school-based trauma.

Education Assistant - Key Requirements:
We’re looking for someone who is:

• Available Monday to Friday during school hours and term-time (flexibility for part-time applicants).
• Calm, adaptable, and approachable with a positive and friendly attitude.
• Experienced in working one-to-one with neurodivergent children, particularly those with ADHD or a demand avoidant profile.
• Familiar with supporting children in family home settings and navigating challenges related to transitions and anxiety.
• Comfortable driving and using their car as part of the role (mileage expenses reimbursed).

Education Assistant - Preferred Experience & Skills:

• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team and reporting progress to coordinators or teachers.
• Knowledge of preparing young people for adulthood.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Education Assistant - Qualifications & Essential Criteria:

• A full, clean driver’s license and access to a car (essential).
• Teaching assistant (or equivalent) qualification (desirable).
• Level 1 safeguarding qualification (desirable; training provided if needed).
• Advanced DBS check on the Update Service (ideal; provided if not already held).
• First aid training qualification (ideal; provided if needed).