Autism Support Worker - Bristol

Academics; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational support organization in Bristol is searching for an Autism Support Worker to start in September. The role involves supporting students with their class work, fostering a positive learning environment, and assisting the class teacher. Candidates should possess patience, compassion, and an understanding of safeguarding in schools. Experience with children is desirable, but not essential. This position offers £90 - £95 per day during term time only.

Qualifications

• Must have an enhanced DBS Check or be willing to apply for one.
• Must have right to live/work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support students who struggle with their class work.
• Facilitate a fun and friendly learning environment.
• Provide support to the class teacher.
• Help manage classroom behavior.
• Listen to the children read and practice their phonics.

Skills

Calm and compassionate personality

Problem solving

Experience working with children

Patience

Understanding of safeguarding

Job description

Autism Support Worker - Bristol

Are you passionate about helping set up young people for success? Are you keen to make a difference while also gaining valuable and rewarding experience?

A fantastic opportunity has recently become available for an Autism Support Worker in a school in Bristol. The school are looking for someone to start in September.

The role as an Autism Support Worker:

• To support students who struggle with their class work
• Facilitate a fun and friendly learning environment
• To provide support to the class teacher
• To help the class teacher prepare lesson materials and classroom boards
• To keep the classroom a tidy and presentable environment
• To encourage children to do their best
• Help manage classroom behaviour
• Listen to the children read and practice their phonics

The successful Autism Support Worker:

• You will need to be calm and compassionate. Personality is everything!
• You must be able to take initiative well and problem solve
• Have some experience working with children - desirable but not essential
• You must be patient. Some students struggle with additional learning needs and need someone supportive to help them get through the school day
• You must understand the importance of safeguarding in schools
• Must have an enhanced DBS Check or be willing to apply for one
• Must have right to live/work in the UK - we not offer sponsorships

** If you do not have a DBS certificate - we can support your application

Key information:

• Autism Support Worker
• Bristol
• Long Term
• September Start
• £90 - £95 per day
• Term time only

This is a wonderful opportunity to support those learners that need extra assistance while also gaining valuable classroom experience. This will surely be a great stepping stone should you want to explore a career in education.

Autism Support Worker - Bristol - Term time only - September Start