Autism Learning & Behavior Support Specialist

Graduate Career Solutions; Waverley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Graduate Career Solutions is seeking a Learning Support Worker to provide support, care and teaching in line with individual learning plans and curricula.

You will plan, prepare and deliver sessions, support learners with autism, maintain records, and participate in mandatory training. The role involves working with adults/young people with disabilities and requires an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Degree level required or equivalent education.
• Experience with adults or young people with disabilities.
• Interest in special educational needs, specifically autism.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, care and teaching identified in learners’ individual learning plans and curriculum
• Plan, prepare and deliver sessions and activities to learners supporting the development of knowledge and skills as outlined in their individualised curriculum
• Provide behaviourally based support and reduce behaviours that cause barriers to learning and quality of life
• Support learners’ participation in social, leisure and educational activities within the local community, applying theory-based learning to practice
• Facilitate and support learners in decision making, promoting choice and involvement giving full regard to initiatives aimed at promoting individual empowerment
• Collect, record and analyse data on learners’ progress, ensuring learning support and care is appropriate and effective, making changes where needed
• Once trained, administer medication in accordance with company policies and procedures, and ensure that medical emergencies are dealt with appropriately
• Participate in relevant training to achieve required qualifications and attend mandatory training days/ courses, on- or off-site, as and when required

Skills

Disability experience

Autism interest

Data analysis

Record keeping

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Degree level

Job description

Graduate Career Solutions is seeking a Learning Support Worker to provide support, care and teaching in line with individual learning plans and curricula.

You will plan, prepare and deliver sessions, support learners with autism, maintain records, and participate in mandatory training. The role involves working with adults/young people with disabilities and requires an enhanced DBS check.