Autism Support Assistant. Job in Halton Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Autism Support Assistant to join a welcoming SEND school in Halton. This full-time role offers the chance to work Monday to Friday during school hours, providing vital support to students with Special Educational Needs. The position includes opportunities for professional development through free training and a dedicated consultant for ongoing support. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of students and eager to expand your skills, this rewarding opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training for professional development

Generous referral bonus scheme

Access to dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults.
• Ability to support individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support students with Autism in a school environment.
• Engage and motivate students during school hours.

Skills

Experience with children or vulnerable adults

Support for Special Educational Needs

Patience and determination

Desire to expand skillset

Job description

Autism Support Assistant

Halton

£13.68 £16.30 (per hour) - Salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications.

Vision for Education is proud to be working with a welcoming and well-resourced SEND school in Halton, currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This full-time role runs Monday to Friday during school hours and is offered on a long-term supply basis, with the potential to lead to a permanent contract.

Requirements

To be considered for the Autism Support Assistant position, the school have asked for:

- Someone who has worked with children, young people, or vulnerable adults in any capacity

- Someone who may have experience with supporting people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

- Someone with great patience, drive, and determination

- 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 you 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

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

- 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, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact (url removed).

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