Autism Support Worker

The Springfields Academy; Calne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Job summary

The Springfields Academy in Calne is seeking an Autism Support Worker to work with teachers to deliver a personalised autism-friendly curriculum and social skills program. You will also support families to apply functional skills at home and in the community, ensuring every pupil progresses with confidence.

We are looking for compassionate individuals who understand autism, social communication needs, and mental health considerations, and who can build strong, trusting relationships with pupils

Qualifications

• Good knowledge and understanding of autism and social communication needs and strategies (e.g. TEACCH).
• Knowledge of social, emotional & mental health needs and cognitive needs affecting development.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and families.
• Resilient and able to take responsibility for agreed learning activities.
• Promote and support inclusion of all pupils in learning and social activities.
• Experience or understanding of personalised anxiety management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead interventions and support learners with autism alongside teachers.
• Deliver a personalised autism-friendly academic and social skills curriculum.
• Support families to implement functional skills at home and in the community.
• Collaborate with colleagues to continually develop pupils' skills and independence.
• Contribute to a caring, vibrant school community in Calne.

Skills

Autism knowledge

Excellent listening

Relationship building

Resilience

Inclusion

Anxiety management

Job description

We are looking for an Autism Support Worker (ASW) to work alongside the teacher to deliver a personalised autism friendly academic and social skills curriculum, as well as to support the families to implement functional skills within the home and community at our Calne site. Springfields is a fantastic, vibrant and caring community that engages pupils and develops positive attitudes to learning. Our autism approach is accessed by all our pupils and is personalised to meet specific needs. All our pupils have an education, health and care plan. About the successful candidate The position of Autism Support Worker (ASW) is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and compassionate individual to lead interventions and support our learners with autism.

• To have a good knowledge and understanding of autism and social communication needs and appropriate strategies to support pupils with this need. E.g. TEACCH
• To have knowledge and understanding of social, emotional & mental health needs and cognitive needs, that affect children and young people's development.
• Excellent listening skills
• An ability to build strong, trusting relationships
• To be resilient and able to take regular responsibility for agreed learning /activities
• Promote and support the inclusion of all pupils in the learning and social skills activities
• To use positive and personalised anxiety management strategies, Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.The Springfields Academy is specialist academy for 250 pupils aged 4-19 who have a diagnosis of autism and/or present with a speech, language and communication need. Over recent years the school has substantially grown in response to Wiltshire need and now offers high quality research based education to its population.
• The Springfields Academy builds safe, independent lives through support, understanding and enablement for our autistic population. To achieve this goal, we look at the unique impact autism has on the individual child and as a result, personalise the child's curriculum, care and therapeutic package to ensure every child achieves and experiences success and independence. This model is based on personalisation and innovation, and we pride ourselves on approach to meeting the presenting needs of all pupils.
• About the Trust We are a family of schools working in partnership for the benefit of all our pupils and students. We believe our charitable aim, to advance education, is best achieved through collaboration, both within the Trust and beyond. We operate 21 academies across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, serving learners aged 3 to 19. Alongside our primary, all-through and technical provision, we are proud to include a strong and integral network of seven special schools and one alternative provision setting. These settings are a vital part of our community, providing inclusive, high-quality education for pupils with a wide range of needs, including complex learning profiles, autism, and social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as those who benefit from a more personalised approach. Together, we are committed to helping every young person thrive., We're proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the ability to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.
• We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.