Autism Support Specialist - Empower Learners & Inclusion
Samuel Whitbread Community College
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Job summary
The Springfields Academy in Calne is seeking an Autism Support Worker (ASW) to lead interventions and support our learners with autism, helping them access learning with confidence and dignity. The role requires knowledge of autism and social communication needs as well as understanding social, emotional and mental health needs.
The school offers professional development within Reach South MAT, with interviews planned for week commencing 2 November.
Qualifications
- Good knowledge of autism and social communication needs and strategies (e.g., TEACCH).
- Knowledge of social, emotional & mental health needs and cognitive needs affecting development.
- Ability to build strong, trusting relationships.
- Resilient and able to take regular responsibility for agreed learning/activities.
- Promote and support inclusion of all pupils in learning and social activities.
- Use positive and personalised anxiety management strategies.
Responsibilities
- Lead interventions and support learners with autism.
- Support learning activities and social skills development.
- Promote inclusion across lessons and activities.
- Implement anxiety management strategies with individuals as needed.
- Collaborate with staff and families within Reach South MAT.
Skills
Job description
The Springfields Academy in Calne is seeking an Autism Support Worker (ASW) to lead interventions and support our learners with autism, helping them access learning with confidence and dignity. The role requires knowledge of autism and social communication needs as well as understanding social, emotional and mental health needs.
The school offers professional development within Reach South MAT, with interviews planned for week commencing 2 November.
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