Autism Support Worker

Vision for Education; Halifax; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking an Autism Support Worker in Halifax for a full-time role. The position involves providing dedicated support to a young learner with Autism, helping them navigate their daily routines in a school setting. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and a strong desire to be part of a committed team, with ongoing professional development opportunities available.

Benefits

Guaranteed pay scheme

FREE training and development

Pension contributions

Dedicated consultant support

Bonus scheme for referrals

Qualifications

• Experience or training in working with young people with Autism.
• Willingness to learn and develop further.

Responsibilities

• Support a specific young learner on a 1:1 basis.
• Assist with personal care needs as required.
• Create a structured and positive learning experience.

Skills

Knowledge of Autism

Adaptability

Proactivity

Education

Team Teach training

Job description

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We are recruiting an Autism Support Worker for full time work in the Halifax area. Immediate start.

About the Role

Vision for Education is seeking to appoint an Autism Support Worker to work in a local school in Calderdale. This will be a 1:1 role working with a specific young learner who will need support and encouragement fulfilling their daily routine in school. Autism Support Workers play an important role in helping to create structure and a positive experience in the students’ academic learning therefore we are looking for a committed, hardworking individual to join the team. This is a full-time role. The staff member may need to provide assistance with personal care needs.

About the School

A specialist provision with high aspirations for all of their children, this school benefits from a supportive, organised and friendly staff team. The school are proud to offer of opportunities for professional development and progression. They are a thriving school community.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Autism Support Worker you will:

• Have some prior knowledge, experience or training in working with young people with Autism
• Be adaptable and proactive, able to deal with challenging behaviour effectively
• Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of school staff
• Keen to learn and develop further
• Have Team Teach training or be willing to attend the FREE course held by Vision for Education

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education Offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.