Volunteer Play Assistant for autistic children
Focus Surrey
As a play assistant you will work 1:1 or 2:1 with two children (one in the morning and one in the afternoon) on specific targets and create learning opportunities through play and fun in a natural environment setting. Play assistants will be paired with a specific child based on experience and qualifications. The age range is 3 to 16 years.
As a play assistant you will work 1:1 or 2:1 with two children (one in the morning and one in the afternoon) on specific targets and create learning opportunities through play and fun in a natural environment setting. Play assistants will be paired with a specific child based on experience and qualifications. The age range is 3 to 16 years. Calling all people with an interest in working with children with autism, including those in the teaching and care professions, plus students in psychology and therapy fields, this is a career-enhancing opportunity for you. We are looking for volunteers to help support children with autism in a fun, friendly and child-centred environment. You need to be energetic, reliable and committed, as you will be active and on your feet regularly with your allocated child. Ideally you will have some experience of working with children and be interested in developing your understanding of children with disabilities. You will receive two full days of training to help children practise social and early years’ skills, in line with the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), an evidence-based approach. The club is led by a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA). The initial training comprises one full day, then a further day of training on one of the Saturdays the children do not attend, in order for you to develop your understanding of autism, ABA and the skills required for the position. Our next term starts on September 21st. You can read testimonials from previous volunteers here: https://www.focus-surrey.com/testimonials If you would like to register to volunteer, please complete this questionnaire: https://forms.office.com/r/vyg85VrHjJ For more information please email: focussurrey@hotmail.com
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring,Youth Work,General & Helping
Working part of Team, Motivator, Communication Skills, Helpful & Caring
We are looking for volunteers to help support children with autism in a fun, friendly and child-centred environment. You need to be energetic, reliable and committed, as you will be active and on your feet regularly with your allocated child. Ideally you will have some experience of working with children and be interested in developing your understanding of children with disabilities.
Calling all people with an interest in working with children with autism, including those in the teaching and care professions, plus students in psychology and therapy fields, this is a career-enhancing opportunity for you. Skills you will gain: -Knowledge of autism and social communication difficulties -Practical application of an evidence-based teaching method -Valuable experience working with children with disabilities -Teamwork skills and working with professionals
The club will run for on Saturdays from 9am to 4pm each day. There are training days too.
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Morden
The venue is in Morden, accessible by bus routes 80, 93 and 154. It is a 15-minute walk from Morden Station, or a 5-minute walk from Morden South station.
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