Autism Specialist / Support Worker

Connex Education; Widnes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist school in Warrington is seeking an Autism Specialist / Support Worker to join their team full-time. The role involves supporting students with Autism, promoting independence, and providing personal care. The school offers competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment for both staff and students.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

Free access to SEND Toolkit skills development package

Career progression opportunities

Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with Special Needs in a school or similar setting.
• Willingness to provide personal care.
• Current DBS on the update service or willingness to provide a new one.

Responsibilities

• Support students with Autism inside and outside the classroom.
• Promote independence and manage challenging behaviour.

Skills

Supporting pupils with Special Needs

Working with challenging behaviour

Education

Relevant SEND qualifications

Job description

Autism Specialist / Support Worker

Widnes

£425 – £475 per week (dependent on experience)

I am working with a specialist school in Warrington who are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant / Support Worker to join their team on a full time basis- working Monday – Friday, 8.30am until 3.30pm.

The school cater for students with Autism. Equipped with state of the art facitilies, including a working kitchen, out door play equipement and sensory rooms on site, all staff strive to promote as much independence as possible. Teaching Assistants are required to support students both inside and outside of the classroom throughout the day, although remaining in the classroom is encouraged, students may leave if they feel the need too. The school need a Teaching Assistant who is hard-working, resilient and is passionate about SEND.

The school is looking for a TA to start as soon as possible, and I will be looking to speak with applicants as soon as possible. This is a long term role, with the possibility of continuing throughout the academic year.

Benefits of working with Connex:

• Competitive daily rate.
• PAYE paid weekly.
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development package comprising over 19 courses.
• Career progression via our Care to Classroom setting conversion course Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom.
• Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities.

Person Specification:

• Have experience of supporting pupils with Special Needs either in a School or a similar setting
• Be willing to provide personal care Be confident in working with challenging behaviour
• Have a current DBS on the update service or willing to provide a new one
• Any relevant SEND qualifications would be advatageous, however full training will be given

If this role is of interest, please apply now, or send a CV [e-mail]

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.