Autism Support Assistant — Training, CPD & Growth

Autism East Midlands; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

Paid training during employment

DBS check (free)

Pension scheme

Friendly and supportive environment

Refer a friend

Blue Light Card

Employee assistance programme

Parental leave

Job summary

Autism East Midlands invites applications from qualified Teaching Assistants to support teachers in delivering high-quality education tailored to individual pupil needs. The role requires a flexible, person-centred approach and the ability to provide intimate care when needed.

Term-time only opportunities exist in Full-Time, Part-Time and Casual capacities, with extensive induction and ongoing CPD. You will work closely with pupils to enable access to learning using autism-specific strategies

Responsibilities

• Co-operate with Headteacher and staff to provide a caring, happy, safe and secure environment for pupils.
• Foster good relationships with staff, parents and professionals.
• Promote public awareness and support for Autism East Midlands objectives.
• Plan and implement programmes of work for pupils with specific responsibility.
• Support pupils to access learning using autism-specific, individualized approaches (1:1 and group).
• Attend and contribute to meetings including safeguarding training and mandatory training.
• Support pupils in community settings including college links.
• Liaise with families and external agencies professionally and confidentially.
• Contribute to pupil records and reports with staff.
• Maintain links with parents through diaries, meetings and home visits.
• Encourage self-advocacy and respect for dignity.
• Work within equal opportunity guidelines and respect diversity.
• Safeguard pupils and adhere to safety policies.
• Manage pupil behaviour per intervention guidelines.
• Highlight significant developments or behavioural difficulties to staff.
• Assist with supervision during breaks and mealtimes and toilet training.
• Maintain a good quality environment and display work.
• Promote high standards of hygiene and welfare for pupils.

Job description

Autism East Midlands invites applications from qualified Teaching Assistants to support teachers in delivering high-quality education tailored to individual pupil needs. The role requires a flexible, person-centred approach and the ability to provide intimate care when needed.

Term-time only opportunities exist in Full-Time, Part-Time and Casual capacities, with extensive induction and ongoing CPD. You will work closely with pupils to enable access to learning using autism-specific strategies