Autism Support Worker

Vision for Education Ltd; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking an Autism Support Worker for a specialist SEND school in Wetherby. This is a 1:1 role supporting a learner's daily routine and learning, including personal care where needed.

The school offers a supportive team, ongoing training and safeguarding commitments, with competitive daily rates (£95-£110) and flexible start options.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of working with Autism.
• Adaptable and proactive; able to deal with challenging behaviour effectively.
• Genuine desire to be part of a committed team.
• 1 month relevant experience within the last 4 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a designated learner in a specialist SEND school.
• Assist with daily routines and personal care needs.
• Create a structured, positive learning environment to support academic learning.
• Work as part of a committed staff team and contribute to safeguarding.

Skills

Autism knowledge

Adaptable

Proactive

Team player

Job description

Autism Support Worker

Wetherby

SEND School

£95 - £110 Per Day

Immediate Start or Flexible Start Dates

Requirements

To be considered for the Autism Support Worker role you must:

• Have some knowledge and experience of working with Autism
• Be adaptable and proactive, able to deal with challenging behaviour effectively
• Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of school staff
• 1 months relevant experience within the last 4 years

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualificationsrequired for this position is 1 months relevant experience within the last 4 years.

The Role

Vision for Education is seeking to appoint an Autism Support Worker to work in a specialist SEND school in Wetherby. This will be a 1:1 role working with a specific young learner who will need support and encouragement fulfilling their daily routine in school. Autism Support Workers play an important role in helping to create structure and a positive experience in the students' academic learning therefore we are looking for a committed, hardworking individual to join the team. This is a full-time role and will require assistance with personal care needs.

The School

Aspecial needs schoolthat workshard to support children with additional needs, this school benefits from a supportive and friendly staff team. The school are proud to offer lots of opportunities for professional development and progression.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff weregister 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 is a market-leadingeducation recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education Offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education and as a Autism Support Workeryou will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using thePay 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 thepay andworkingconditionsyou are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online training package.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

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