ADHD Support Assistant
Location: North West England, Merseyside, Birkenhead
Job Type: Contract, Full-Time
Salary: £12.90 - £13.50 Per hour
- Provide support and assistance to students with ADHD in educational settings
- Work closely with teachers and other staff to implement individualised support plans
- Help students stay focused, organised, and engaged in learning activities
- Monitor and track student progress, providing feedback to the team
- Collaborate with parents, caregivers, and external professionals as needed
- Experience working with individuals with ADHD or special educational needs
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to remain calm and patient in challenging situations
- Minimum of GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
- Additional training or certifications in special education or related field preferred
- Prior experience working in educational or support roles
- Experience implementing behaviour management strategies
- Understanding of ADHD and its impact on learning and behaviour
- Ability to adapt support strategies to meet individual student needs
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Relevant qualifications in psychology, counselling, or special education
- Experience with assistive technology and other support tools
- Work primarily in a school or educational setting
- Full-time hours, with occasional evening or weekend work for meetings or events
- May involve working one-on-one with students in different environments
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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