Autism Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; South Shields; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed school in South Tyneside is seeking a compassionate Autism Support Worker to positively impact the lives of students with autism. This full-time role offers stability throughout the academic year, allowing you to support students with complex needs in a nurturing environment. You'll provide one-on-one and group assistance, help with daily routines, and collaborate with a dedicated team to implement tailored education plans. Ideal for those passionate about special educational needs, this opportunity promises professional development and a rewarding career path in education.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Competitive Salary

Free Online Safeguarding Training

Qualifications

• Experience as an Autism Teaching Assistant or Support Worker preferred.
• Positive and encouraging attitude essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to students with autism in group and one-on-one settings.
• Help students with classwork and daily routines.
• Collaborate with the team to develop Education Healthcare Plans.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Education

Background in Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Job description

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Join Our Team: Autism Support Worker Position Available

Location: South Tyneside

Employment Type: Full-Time (Stability Throughout the Academic Year)

Role Overview

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of students with autism? Our esteemed school in South Tyneside is seeking a compassionate and capable Autism Support Worker to join our team. This full-time role offers stability and the opportunity to support students with complex needs on the autistic spectrum.

Your Responsibilities

1. Student Support: Provide assistance to students with autism in both group and one-on-one settings.
2. Classroom Assistance: Help students with classwork as needed.
3. Daily Routines: Assist students with their daily routines and activities.
4. Team Collaboration: Work with the team to develop and implement Education Healthcare Plans (EHCPs).

About Our School

Our school is renowned for its dedicated and highly skilled staff who collaborate to deliver a tailored and engaging curriculum for students with diverse needs. We focus on creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where students can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Qualifications

• Experience: Previous experience as an Autism Teaching Assistant or Support Worker is preferred but not essential.
• Attitude: A positive and encouraging attitude.
• Skills: Experience in behaviour management.

Additional Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Full-time position with a competitive salary.
• Professional Development: Opportunities to expand your knowledge of the national curriculum.
• Career Path: Ideal for graduates with a background in Special Educational Needs (SEN) looking to build a career in education.

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

Pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with the possibility of becoming permanent later.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks in accordance with DfE guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, which may include online searches as part of our due diligence.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all workers. 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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