Autism & Behaviour Support Assistant (1:1)

Veritas Education recruitment ltd; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Behaviour and Autism Support Assistant in Harrogate and North Yorkshire. You will work 1:1 with students, helping them access the curriculum and develop social skills in a school setting.

You\'ll join a team of support staff, teachers and SLT to create a safe, inclusive learning environment. The role involves managing behaviour, personal care and attending safeguarding training as needed. Hours are 8.30am to 3.30pm, full-time, across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Support learners throughout their day-to-day activities and schedule, within the classroom for academic support, and around the school setting.
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour within the school in a controlled and calm manor, helping resolve issues and calm crisis moments down, whilst prioritising the well-being of the learners.
• Support the class teacher in helping all learners access their education, whether that is the set-out lesson, or working more on a specialised timetable.
• Work alongside classroom, teaching and SLT in recording learner progression, behaviour and development via system logs.
• Help support with personal care, hygiene support and other medical requirements depending on the learners needs.
• Be willing to attend additional training in relation to safeguarding, Team Teach and other relevant Special Educational Needs based development.

Job description

Veritas Education Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Behaviour and Autism Support Assistant in Harrogate and North Yorkshire. You will work 1:1 with students, helping them access the curriculum and develop social skills in a school setting.

You\'ll join a team of support staff, teachers and SLT to create a safe, inclusive learning environment. The role involves managing behaviour, personal care and attending safeguarding training as needed. Hours are 8.30am to 3.30pm, full-time, across multiple sites.