Job Description
The following is a list of additional information provided by the local authority.
* GenderMale
* Placement Description Young Person’s Profile
o Name: [Redacted]
o Date of Birth: March 2021
o Gender: Male
o Location: Caterham
o Current Status: Not on roll with any school; no alternative provision currently in place.
Primary Needs
o Diagnoses:
+ Autism Spectrum Disorder
+ Hyperflexible joints
+ Awaiting audiology assessment
o Communication & Interaction:
+ Pre-verbal; uses hand-leading, gestures, and vocalisations
+ Limited receptive and expressive language
+ Uses objects of reference and choice boards
+ Requires Makaton and visual supports
o Cognition & Learning:
+ Developmental delays across multiple domains
+ Systematic, repetitive play; limited imaginative play
+ Needs highly structured, adult-led learning with visual cues
+ Attention span is short; better engagement with self-led activities
o Social, Emotional & Mental Health:
+ Mild-mannered and happy
+ Can become overwhelmed in noisy environments
+ Needs structured routines and visual strategies to manage transitions
+ Emotional literacy and peer engagement are delayed
o Sensory & Physical:
+ Sensory hypersensitivities and hyposensitivities
+ Uses sensory-seeking behaviours for regulation
+ Requires sensory diet and proprioceptive activities
Strengths
o Cheerful and loving nature
o Enjoys sensory play, construction, and visual learning
o Can make choices and imitate adults during play
o Gives social smiles and removes himself when overstimulated
Support Requested
o Tutoring (Lot 2b):
+ EYFS English & Maths through play
+ 10 hours/week
+ Delivered at home
+ 90 mins/day
o Other Educational Support (Lot 5b):
+ 5 hours/week - animal therapy/play therapy/outdoor learning
+ Until ASD unit/placement is found
o Provision Goals:
+ Support communication, attention, and social interaction
+ Use structured play, visual routines, and sensory regulation strategies
+ Daily interventions for expressive language and emotional literacy
+ Calm, sensory-neutral learning environment with breakout space
EHCP Outcomes
o Form and maintain relationships with adults and peers
o Express wants and needs in all situations
o Engage with adults on tasks for up to 3 minutes
o Positively engage in simple daily routines
Goals
o Develop expressive communication
o Increase attention and engagement
o Build social interaction and emotional regulation
o Attend a suitable ASD specialist provision
* Age4
* Provision Type
o In YPs Home