Autism Support Worker

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Are you looking for a rewarding role in an SEN school with new facilities? A vibrant and outstanding school in Brixton is looking for an Autism Support Worker to join their team after Easter as they open some brand new classrooms!

The job at a glance:

• Brixton-based special educational needs school
• Well-resourced lessons
• Small school with very small class sizes
• Robust and highly effective whole school behaviour management policies in place

The Autism Support Worker Job

An SEN school in Brixton is looking for a support worker to start. This is a long-term, full-time position that will run for the remainder of the academic year. You will be working with young people across KS1-2.

The Autism Support Worker Skills

This highly respected SEN school is looking for a passionate and experienced autism support worker who has a good understanding of ASD and complex needs. You will be working in the primary team supporting pupils on a 1:1 or classroom basis with their motivation and learning. You will have the opportunity to assist these students in activities that will further their independence and ability to be lifelong learners.

The School

• This school based in Brixton specialises in working with young people who have mild to complex needs, all with a diagnosis of ASD.
• Excellent transport links around Brixton
• Multi-professional team and a group of experts focusing on the overall well-being of the young person and understanding their needs

The Ideal Autism Support Worker Applicant:

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant in an SEN school is desirable but not essential
• Passion for helping students with SEN needs
• A patient, calm, and engaging classroom manner
• Registered DBS or willingness to apply for a new DBS
• Ability to build rapport with individual pupils