Autism Support Worker

Affinity Partnerships; Slough; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily wage

Dedicated consultant

CV writing support

Referral bonuses

Safeguarding training

CPD courses

PAYE/ Umbrella pay options

Job summary

Affinity Partnerships are seeking dedicated general support for pupils with additional learning needs in Slough, focusing on Autism and SEMH. You will work alongside the classroom teacher and SENCO to guide learning and personal development.

Most students require 1:1 support under an individual education plan, so you will tailor approaches to each child’s needs and help them achieve educational, social and emotional goals set by professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional needs (SEN/SEMH).
• Ability to tailor learning approaches to individual needs.
• Strong behaviour management and safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Guide child learning alongside classroom teacher and SENCO.
• Provide 1:1 support under an individual education plan.
• Adapt activities to help each pupil achieve personal learning goals.
• Assist with development of social and emotional learning.

Skills

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Emotional resilience

Friendly approachable

Experience with SEN/SEMH

Education

Educational background

Job description

Affinity Partnerships are supporting multiple provisions in Slough who are looking for general support for pupils with additional learning needs. The support is predominantly with Autism and Learning difficulties with elements of social, emotional and mental health. Each role will vary as every child is unique so your approaches should be tailored and specific to their needs.

This is a very rewarding role and will require you to guide the child's learning alongside the classroom teacher and SENCO. Most students require 1:1 support will be under the provision of an individual education plan so you will help the child achieve this personalised academic, social and emotional learning goals set by educational professionals.

An ideal candidate will be:

• Excited about working with children and being creative


• Confident managing children's behaviour


• Emotionally resilient


• An approachable, friendly character


• Aware or have experience of supporting children and adults with additional needs

Benefits of working with Affinity Partnerships:

• You will be paid a competitive daily wage, based on your experience.


• Dedicated consultant allocated to support you with any questions and concerns.


• Support in writing CV's and job applications.


• £200 for any successful referral of Teachers and £100 for Teaching Assistants.


• You will receive free, up to date safeguarding training.


• Training workshops and CPD courses to provide professional development.


• The option of working under a PAYE or Umbrella pay scheme.

The Desirable Candidate

• Can offer previous experience with mental health in a supporting capacity


• A knowledge or understanding of SEN/SEMH


• A confident approach to working with children


• An educational background


• An enthusiasm to learn and develop professionally


• An enhanced DBS Affinity Workforce can assist with this