Autism Support Specialist - Education & Life Skills

Justteachers Ltd; Lincoln; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 28.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Justteachers Ltd in Lincoln is seeking an Autism Specialist Support Worker to join a specialist education setting with an immediate start possible. This full-time role begins with a trial period, with a handover after the October half-term.

You will support pupils from KS2 to KS4 who have Autism, PMLD and complex communication needs, in small classes within a nurturing environment focused on personalized learning and progress tracking.

Qualificações

• Experience supporting children or young people with Autism, PMLD, complex learning needs, or additional SEND needs in education, care, residential, or support settings.
• Understanding of Autism-friendly practices, sensory needs, and approaches that support communication and engagement.
• Ability to adapt support strategies to meet a wide range of learning, emotional, and developmental needs.
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Patient, caring and resilient approach with a genuine passion for helping young people succeed.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills for multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Qualifications in Teaching Assistance, Childcare, Health & Social Care, SEND or equivalent are advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Support pupils with Autism, PMLD, and complex learning needs to access a personalized curriculum.
• Assist teaching staff in delivering engaging and accessible learning activities.
• Use structured communication strategies, visual supports, sensory resources, and practical learning approaches.
• Support pupils with social communication, emotional regulation, independence, and life skills development.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families, offering encouragement and reassurance.
• Support pupils during transitions, enrichment activities and unstructured times to maintain a calm learning environment.
• Monitor engagement, progress and wellbeing, providing feedback to teaching staff.

Conhecimentos

Autism support

PMLD experience

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Formação

Teaching Assistance

Descrição da vaga

Justteachers Ltd in Lincoln is seeking an Autism Specialist Support Worker to join a specialist education setting with an immediate start possible. This full-time role begins with a trial period, with a handover after the October half-term.

You will support pupils from KS2 to KS4 who have Autism, PMLD and complex communication needs, in small classes within a nurturing environment focused on personalized learning and progress tracking.