At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a student with ASD needs to thrive academically and socially.
- Company: Dr Challoner’s Grammar School, an Outstanding institution with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Friendly environment, professional development, wellbeing programmes, and free onsite fitness facilities.
- Other info: Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a student's life while working in a rewarding educational setting.
- Qualifications: Degree level education and experience with children or adolescents, especially those with neurodiversities.
The predicted salary is between 23000 - 28000 £ per year.
For September 2026, Dr Challoner’s Grammar School is seeking a well-qualified and empathetic individual to support an academically able student with additional ASD needs to thrive through to completion of GCSEs in June 2027. This role is offered as a one year fixed term contract, from September 2026 to August 2027.
In this role you will build a trusting relationship with the student to support learning and social & emotional development, providing direct support both in and out of the classroom, using the Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) framework. You will also liaise with family, school staff and external specialists to co-ordinate additional support and provision in school.
We are seeking someone educated to degree level or equivalent, with experience of working with children or adolescents in an educational or therapeutic setting, including experience of working with young people with Autistic Spectrum conditions/other neurodiversities and/or supporting young people as they experience dysregulation. Familiarity with the GCSE curriculum and assessment style is also essential.
Dr Challoner’s is an 11-18 grammar school for boys, with a co-educational Sixth Form. We have a long history of providing superb education to our students and in 2024 Ofsted confirmed their 2019 judgement of Outstanding. All our support staff play a key role in enabling that to happen, by contributing to the forward-thinking and innovative culture of the school.
To informally discuss the role further please contact Morag Hussey, SEN Lead Teacher & SENDCo.
Benefits:
- A friendly working environment with supportive and caring colleagues
- Access to a free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, including financial and legal advice, counselling and health programmes
- An award-winning attitude to staff wellbeing and mental health
- Staff Buddies – all new staff are allocated a staff buddy
- Hero of the Week! – recognition for staff who go above and beyond
- Preferential admission for qualified children of staff (some restrictions apply)
- Excellent opportunities for professional development
- Access to Blue Light card benefits
- Access to onsite cardio fitness and weights room
- Free on-site parking
Prospective applicants are warmly invited to apply through Mynewterm by clicking apply now. Early applications are welcome; we reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the published closing date.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:
At Dr Challoner’s Grammar School we ensure breadth of opportunities for all and actively promote open and outward facing attitudes to diversity and inclusion. As such, we encourage suitably qualified people from all backgrounds to apply for roles at our school. If there are any issues which you feel could be barriers to your application as part of this process please let us know.
Our commitment to Safeguarding:
Dr Challoner’s Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.
Specialist Student Mentor and Liaison Worker in Amersham employer: Dr Challoner's Grammar School
Dr Challoner’s Grammar School is an outstanding educational institution that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff. With a supportive work culture, access to comprehensive employee assistance programmes, and excellent opportunities for professional development, we foster an environment where educators can thrive. Located in a vibrant community, our school not only values diversity and inclusion but also offers unique benefits such as preferential admission for staff's children and recognition initiatives like 'Hero of the Week'.
Contact Details:
Dr Challoner's Grammar School Recruitment Team
