Autism Support Worker

Vision for Education Ltd; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE weekly payroll

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Free training and safeguarding updates

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Vision for Education are recruiting for an Autism Support Worker to join a SEND school in Morpeth. This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, with an ASAP start and potential permanency. The position offers competitive pay and a supportive learning environment within a primary SEND setting.

Experience with children and SEN, plus patience and commitment, are key. Training and safeguarding checks are provided to ensure safe, high-quality support for students.

Qualifications

• Experience with children, young people or vulnerable adults in any capacity.
• Experience with supporting people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
• Patience, drive and determination to support learners.
• Desire to extend and expand skills in SEND support.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs in daily activities.
• Assist lead teachers with classroom tasks and behavior support.

Skills

Experience with children

SEN experience

Patience and determination

Education

Enhanced DBS check (or willingness)

Job description

Autism Support Worker

Northumberland

ASAP start

£14.25 - £15 P/H

The School and Role

Vision for Education are recruiting for an Autism Support Assistant to work in a primary-aged SEND school in Morpeth. This is a full-time role (Monday to Friday), starting as soon as possible, with the potential to lead to a permanent contract.

We also have positions available for an October start as well, so whether you are available now or planning ahead, we would like to hear from you.

Requirements

To be considered for the Autism Support Assistant position, the school have asked for:

• Someone who has worked with children, young people or vulnerable adults in any capacity
• Someone who may have experience with supporting people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• Someone with great patience, drive and determination
• Someone looking to extend and expand their skillset

Safeguarding

Vision for Education are committed to safeguarding children and young people. 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 are education recruitment specialists, and we work with schools to source them the best Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Support Staff possible.

For us to do that, we need to speak to people like you. Whatever your subject or area of expertise, we will work with you to ensure that not only are our schools supported, but that you are too!

Benefits

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

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