Autism Support Worker - Cramlington (Full-Time)

Protocol Education; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting an Autism Support Worker for a specialist SEND provision in Cramlington. You will provide 1:1 support to pupils with autism, helping with communication, learning engagement and independence throughout the school day.

Ideal candidates will have experience in SEND, safeguarding training, and be willing to undertake required DBS checks. This is a full-time, long-term role with daily pay rates advertised.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND or similar needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare requirements.
• Ability to undertake required training and DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to pupils.
• Support communication and interaction with peers and staff.
• Help pupils engage with learning activities.
• Support pupils' emotional regulation and wellbeing.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and families.
• Collaborate with teaching and therapy staff.

Skills

1:1 support

Communication

Engagement in learning

Emotional regulation

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

Autism Support Worker – Cramlington (Full-Time)

Could you help a child feel understood, supported and ready to learn?

A specialist SEND provision in Cramlington is looking for an Autism Support Worker to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition and communication needs.

You’ll work closely with pupils throughout the school day, helping them develop confidence, communication skills and independence.

Location: Cramlington

Pay: £92.63 - £105 per day

Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term

What you’ll be doing

• Providing 1:1 support
• Supporting communication and interaction
• Helping pupils engage with learning
• Supporting emotional regulation
• Building positive relationships
• Working alongside teaching and therapy staff

Ideal candidates may come from

• Care
• Support Work
• SEND
• Youth Work
• Teaching Assistance
• Psychology

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

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

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