Autism Support Worker — Flexible, Long-Term SEN Role

Milk Education; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

APSCo compliant compliance+

Flexible days/hours

CPD courses

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting enthusiastic Autism Support Workers to work in specialist SEN schools across Sunderland and surrounding areas, supporting children and young people with SEND.

We have exciting full-time, long-term opportunities for individuals passionate about helping pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, PMLD and SEMH needs reach their full potential. You will provide targeted support and collaborate with school teams to foster growth and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient demeanor.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Support pupils' communication, emotional regulation, social development and learning.
• Create a safe, positive and nurturing learning environment.
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and individual learning plans.
• Encourage pupils to develop independence, confidence and life skills.
• Support pupils who may display challenging behaviour using positive strategies.
• Adapt approaches to meet each child's needs.

Skills

SEND experience

Patient & empathetic

Team player

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting enthusiastic Autism Support Workers to work in specialist SEN schools across Sunderland and surrounding areas, supporting children and young people with SEND.

We have exciting full-time, long-term opportunities for individuals passionate about helping pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, PMLD and SEMH needs reach their full potential. You will provide targeted support and collaborate with school teams to foster growth and independence.