Autism Support Worker

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Eling; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialist education service is seeking an Autism Support Worker in Totton to support children with special educational needs, particularly autism. The role involves fostering a nurturing classroom atmosphere, assisting teachers, and helping students with their learning. Ideal candidates should have experience with SEN, patience, and flexibility to adapt in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Dedicated support from consultants

Qualifications

• Experience with autism or social and emotional needs is preferred.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support students with special educational needs.
• Facilitate a friendly learning environment.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson materials.

Skills

Experience with children with special educational needs

Teamwork and communication

Patience and nurturing approach

Behaviour management strategies

Job description

Do you have the passion and commitment to make a meaningful impact in a special school setting as an Autism Support Worker?

Join an inclusive SEN School inTotton as an Autism Support Worker. In this role, you’ll be supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), particularly those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), helping to create a nurturing environment where all children can thrive.

GSL Education - Autism Support Worker - Term time only – ASAP Start

The role of an Autism Support Worker:

• To support students who struggle with their class work
• Facilitate a fun and friendly learning environment
• To provide support to the class teacher
• To help the class teacher prepare lesson materials and classroom boards
• To keep the classroom a tidy and presentable environment
• To encourage children to do their best
• Help manage classroom behaviour
• Listen to the children read and practice their phonics

The successful Autism Support Worker:

• Experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly those with autism or social and emotional needs (preferred, not essential).
• Experience working with SEN (in school, care, or voluntary settings) preferred, not essential
• Knowledge of and experience with behaviour management strategies.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate effectively with parents and other professionals.
• A patient and nurturing approach to working with children.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in SEN practices and strategies.

To work with GSL Education as an Autism Support Worker, you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education

Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.

Please be advised that this Autism Support Worker role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information about this position, please visit our website to contact the relevant branch. To work with GSL Education in the role of Autism Support Worker, please apply via the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to apply online.