Autism Support Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Autism Support Assistants to work with children and young people with autism in SEND schools. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on students' lives while gaining valuable experience. You will provide essential support, helping students engage with their curriculum and develop crucial social and emotional skills. The company emphasizes professional growth, offering flexible positions and a supportive environment to enhance your expertise in autism support. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexibility in working hours

Professional development opportunities

Support from dedicated recruitment consultant

Work-life balance

Competitive pay rates

Qualifications

• Experience with students with autism is beneficial but not required.
• Passion for supporting children with autism and special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with autism.
• Assist with the implementation of individualized learning plans.

Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Problem-Solving Skills

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant

Autism Awareness Training

Job description

About Protocol Education
At Protocol Education, we specialize in placing skilled professionals into SEND schools. We are currently recruiting Autism Support Assistants to work with children and young people with autism in a range of SEND school settings. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience while making a real difference in the lives of students with autism.

The Role
As an Autism Support Assistant, you will provide essential support to students with autism, helping them engage with the curriculum, manage their behaviour, and build social and emotional skills. Working alongside teachers and other staff, you will ensure an inclusive, supportive environment, using autism-specific strategies to enhance the learning and well-being of students.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with autism.
• Assist with the implementation of individualized learning plans to meet students' educational, emotional, and social needs.
• Support students in developing communication, social, and life skills.
• Use autism-specific techniques for behaviour management, encouraging positive behaviour.
• Promote a positive, safe, and engaging learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals to deliver tailored support strategies.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Participate in training and professional development to enhance your expertise in autism support.

Key Requirements

• Experience working with students with autism or in SEND settings is beneficial but not required.
• Passion for supporting children with autism and special educational needs.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Patience, empathy, and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to different school environments and work flexibly.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Relevant qualifications such as Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant, Autism Awareness training, or similar are desirable.

Why Choose Protocol Education?

• Flexibility: Choose from full-time, part-time, or temporary positions across various SEND schools, giving you the flexibility to suit your schedule.
• Variety: Gain experience in a range of school environments, allowing you to try different teaching methods and student needs.
• Professional Growth: We offer access to continuous professional development opportunities to enhance your skills in autism support and SEND education.
• Supportive Consultant: A dedicated recruitment consultant will guide you through the process, ensuring you find the right placements and get the support you need throughout your career.
• Work-Life Balance: With flexible working hours and a variety of placements, you'll be able to achieve a balance that suits both your personal and professional life.
• Competitive Pay: We offer competitive pay rates, reflecting your experience and the important work you do in SEND schools.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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