Autism Support Specialist — Flexible Hours & Training

AMA Admin; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

APSCo Compliance+ accreditation

Flexible days and hours

Culture-matched placements

CPD courses and Milk Academy

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting Autism Support Workers to work in specialist SEN schools across Sunderland and surrounding areas, supporting children with a range of additional needs.

You will provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support, assist with communication, emotional regulation and learning, and help create a safe, nurturing learning environment. Prior experience with SEND is preferred; training and CPD are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND, particularly autism, ADHD, PMLD or SEMH.
• Patient, empathetic, resilient and enthusiastic.
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Calm and flexible approach to supporting individual needs and behaviours.
• Confident working independently and as part of a wider school team.
• Passionate about helping every child reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Support pupils' communication, emotional regulation, social development and learning.
• Help create a safe, positive and nurturing learning environment.
• Support teachers with classroom activities and individual learning plans.
• Encourage pupils to develop independence, confidence and essential life skills.
• Support pupils who may display challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies.
• Adapt approach to meet each child's individual needs.

Skills

SEND experience

Patience & empathy

Relationship building

Calm & flexible

Independent worker

Enthusiastic

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting Autism Support Workers to work in specialist SEN schools across Sunderland and surrounding areas, supporting children with a range of additional needs.

You will provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support, assist with communication, emotional regulation and learning, and help create a safe, nurturing learning environment. Prior experience with SEND is preferred; training and CPD are provided.