Autism Support Worker - Bristol. Job in Bristol Education & Training Jobs

Academics Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated education provider in Bristol is seeking an Autism Support Worker to start in September. The role involves supporting students with their classwork and fostering a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate should be calm, patient, and compassionate, with a willingness to help children with additional learning needs. This position offers £90 - £95 per day and is term time only, providing a valuable stepping stone for a career in education.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is desirable but not essential.
• Must have an enhanced DBS Check or be willing to apply for one.
• Understand the importance of safeguarding in schools.

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 behaviour.
• Listen to the children read and practice their phonics.

Skills

Calm and compassionate

Initiative and 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