Autism Support Worker

Protocol Education Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is recruiting an Autism Support Worker for a SEND school in Gateshead. You will work with pupils with autism, providing 1:1 and small-group support to help them engage with learning and reach EHCP goals.

The role involves supporting learning activities, promoting communication, and assisting with emotional regulation and wellbeing, in a setting that values safeguarding and DBS checks.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND preferred.
• Relevant qualifications and safeguarding training required.
• DBS check and safeguarding training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with Autism
• Promote positive communication and social interaction
• Support learning activities tailored to individual needs
• Assist with sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing
• Build relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Help students work towards EHCP outcomes

Skills

SEND support

Teaching Assistant

Support Worker

Care Assistant

Youth Worker

Psychology Graduate

Job description

Autism Support Worker - SEND School (Gateshead)

Location: Gateshead
Contract: Full-Time | Term-Time Only

The Role

As an Autism Support Worker, you will work alongside experienced staff to support pupils both in and out of the classroom. You will play a key role in helping students engage with learning, regulate emotions and achieve their individual goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with Autism
• Promote positive communication and social interaction
• Support learning activities tailored to individual needs
• Assist with sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing
• Build trusting relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Help students work towards EHCP outcomes

Ideal Candidates

• SEND Teaching Assistants
• Support Workers
• Care Assistants
• Psychology Graduates
• Youth Workers
• Individuals with a passion for SEND education

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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