One-to-One Assistant

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTBright Path Early Intervention and Educational Support is seeking qualified, experienced, compassionate, and dedicated professionals to join our team and provide high-quality, individualized, and inclusive educational support to children with special educational needs and developmental challengesThe successful candidate will be expected to provide professional services and coordinate responsibilities across both the Bulgaria and Gemo sites.Bright Path Early Intervention and Educational Support is looking for compassionate, responsible, and dedicated One-to-One Assistants to provide individualized educational, behavioral, developmental, and daily support to children with special educational needs.Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Special Needs Education, Education, or another relevant field.
• At least one year of professional experience working with children with special educational needs and/or developmental challenges.
• Practical understanding of child development, learning, behavior, and individualized support.
• Ability to work effectively with children who may have different learning, communication, behavioral, sensory, or developmental needs.
• Ability to follow and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and intervention strategies under the guidance of the Special Needs Coordinator, Case Manager, therapists, and teaching team.
• Ability to support children in classroom activities, learning tasks, communication, social interaction, and daily routines.
• Ability to observe children's behavior and progress and maintain accurate daily records and reports.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, parents, Case Managers, and other professionals.
• Ability to receive and apply professional guidance, coaching, and feedback.
• Good communication, interpersonal, observation, and teamwork skills.
• Patience, empathy, emotional maturity, and a child-centered approach.
• Strong sense of responsibility, professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical conduct.
• Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally.
• Commitment to inclusive education, child protection, safety, and the individual development of every child.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Previous experience supporting children with autism, developmental delays, communication difficulties, learning difficulties, or other special educational needs will be an advantage.Key Responsibilities

The One-to-One Assistant will:

• Provide individualized support based on each child's needs and educational plan.
• Assist the child to participate meaningfully in classroom and school activities.
• Support communication, social interaction, learning, and appropriate behavior.
• Implement strategies recommended by the Special Needs Department and therapists
• Monitor and document the child's daily progress, behavior, participation, and areas of concern.
• Promote the child's independence rather than creating unnecessary dependence.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment.
• Communicate professionally with teachers, therapists, parents, and other members of the support team.
• Attend scheduled training, supervision, meetings, and professional development activities.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding children's personal, educational, and developmental information.