Autism Support Specialist — Part-Time, Term Time

The Springfields Academy; Calne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Career progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development

Job summary

The Springfields Academy (North Site) in Calne is seeking an Autism Support Worker to assist teachers in delivering an autism-friendly curriculum and supporting pupils with autism and their families. The role focuses on academic and social skills within a personalised approach.

The successful candidate will work 31.25 hours per week, term-time only, Monday to Friday, with a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development within Reach South Academy Trust.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge and understanding of autism and social communication needs and appropriate strategies (e.g. TEACCH).
• Understanding of social, emotional & mental health needs and cognitive needs affecting development.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships.
• Resilience and ability to take responsibility for learning activities.
• Promote and support inclusion of all pupils in learning and social activities.
• Use positive and personalised anxiety management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher to deliver a personalised autism-friendly academic and social skills curriculum.
• Assist with implementing functional skills at home and in the community.
• Lead interventions and support learners with autism.
• Engage with families to support pupil progress.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Autism knowledge

Social communication needs

Excellent listening

Relationship building

Resilience & responsibility

Inclusion

Anxiety management

Job description

The Springfields Academy (North Site) in Calne is seeking an Autism Support Worker to assist teachers in delivering an autism-friendly curriculum and supporting pupils with autism and their families. The role focuses on academic and social skills within a personalised approach.

The successful candidate will work 31.25 hours per week, term-time only, Monday to Friday, with a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development within Reach South Academy Trust.