Autism Support Assistant

Vision for Education - Liverpool; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking a passionate Autism Support Assistant to join a dedicated SEND school in Birkenhead. This full-time role offers an immediate start and the possibility of a permanent position for the right candidate. You will work Monday to Friday during school hours, providing essential support to students with autism and special educational needs. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your skills and make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners. Join a team committed to safeguarding and professional development, and enjoy a rewarding career in education.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training

Generous referral bonus

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or vulnerable adults is essential.
• Patience and determination are key attributes for success.

Responsibilities

• Support students with autism in a dedicated educational environment.
• Engage and motivate students to enhance their learning experience.

Skills

Experience with children or vulnerable adults

Support for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Patience

Drive and determination

Willingness to extend skillset

Job description

Autism Support Assistant

Birkenhead

GBP13.68 - GBP16.30 (per hour) - Salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications.

Are you a dedicated and passionate professional looking to expand your experience within SEND schools? Vision for Education is working in partnership with a fantastic SEND school in Birkenhead to recruit a committed Autism Support Assistant. This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday during school hours, with an immediate start. For the right candidate, this role has the potential to lead to a permanent contract with the school.

Requirements

1. Someone who has worked with children, young people, or vulnerable adults in any capacity
2. Someone who may have experience with supporting people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
3. Someone with great patience, drive, and determination
4. Someone looking to extend and expand their skillset

Vision for Education are committed to safeguarding children and young people. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education are education recruitment specialists, and we work with schools to source them the best Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Support Staff possible. For us to do that, we need to speak to people like you. Whatever your subject or area of expertise, we will work with you to ensure that, not only are our schools supported, but that you are too!

What Vision for Education offer

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply

If you are an Autism Support Assistant who can enthuse, motivate, and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website.

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