Autism & Behaviour Support Assistant – School-Based Impact

Veritas Education Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education is seeking a Behaviour and Autism Support Assistant to support learners with autism and behavioural needs in Leeds. You will work with small groups and 1:1 sessions across the school, helping students access the curriculum, develop social skills and manage behaviour in a supportive environment. The role is full-time with school hours 8:30am to 3:30pm.

A passion for helping learners reach their potential, collaboration with staff and safeguarding training will be expected.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with autism or behavioural needs.
• Willingness to undertake safeguarding training and DBS checks.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support learners throughout day-to-day activities in classroom and around the school.
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour in a calm, supportive manner.
• Assist the class teacher to help all learners access education and follow timetables.
• Record learner progression and behaviour using system logs.
• Support with personal care and medical needs as required.
• Attend safeguarding and SEN training as required.

Skills

Behaviour support

Autism support

Classroom assistance

De-escalation

Teamwork

Job description

Veritas Education is seeking a Behaviour and Autism Support Assistant to support learners with autism and behavioural needs in Leeds. You will work with small groups and 1:1 sessions across the school, helping students access the curriculum, develop social skills and manage behaviour in a supportive environment. The role is full-time with school hours 8:30am to 3:30pm.

A passion for helping learners reach their potential, collaboration with staff and safeguarding training will be expected.