Autism Support Worker

Vision for Education Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE weekly pay

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

AWR compliance

Free training

Refer a friend bonus

Consultant support

Job summary

Vision for Education are recruiting for an Autism Support Assistant to work in a primary SEND school in Sunderland. This is a full-time role (Monday to Friday) starting as soon as possible, with the potential to lead to a permanent contract. January starts are also possible, so we would like to hear from you.

We offer competitive PAYE rates and support through Vision for Education’s dedicated consultants, with safeguarding checks in place and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with children, young people or vulnerable adults in any capacity.
• Experience with supporting people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Great patience, drive and determination.
• Desire to extend and expand skillset.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs in a primary SEND setting.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

SEND experience

Patience and determination

Willingness to develop skills

Job description

Autism Support Worker

Sunderland

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 Sunderland. 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 January 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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