I am a teaching assistant specialising in autism, with six years of experience in both private and public high school settings. I

I will support you in your studies by understanding your needs, giving clear instructions and guiding you to solve problems independently. I will treat all pupils with respect and encourage thoughtful consideration of correct answers. I will break learning down into manageable parts and present one question or instruction at a time. Speak in short, direct sentences, giving the pupil time to process before expecting a response. Promote the pupil's wellbeing. Involve the learner in creating their own profile, detailing what helps them learn, what their interests are and what they feel they are good at in school, giving them agency over their own support.