Classroom Support Assistant (CSA) - Centre for Autism Camden Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:00pm Full-Time £100 per day (PAYE) Academic YearA fantastic opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and enthusiastic Classroom Support Assistant (CSA) to join a specialist Centre for Autism in Camden for the full academic year.The Centre provides 30 places for children aged 4-11 with Autism. Each class is staffed by one teacher and three to four experienced Child Support Assistants, maintaining an excellent 1:2 adult-to-student ratio to ensure high-quality, personalised support.About the ProvisionThe Centre adopts a strong therapeutic approach, with teachers working closely alongside:Speech and Language TherapistsOccupational TherapistsA Music TherapistBehaviour - including behaviour that challenges - is viewed as a form of communication. Staff use a calm, empathetic low-arousal approach, focusing on:Short-term de-escalation and emotional regulationLong-term understanding of dysregulation triggersTeaching pupils more effective ways to communicate and meet their needsAll CSAs are expected to fully embrace and consistently apply this approach.The RoleThis is an active and hands-on role. Much of the day will be spent on your feet, engaging pupils in play-based and therapeutic learning activities. We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys interacting with children and is happy to "meet them where they are at."Responsibilities include:Supporting pupils with Autism in a structured classroom set