Autism Support Worker — Full-Time, Gloucestershire

Academics; Painswick; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in Gloucestershire is seeking an Autism Support Worker to help autistic children develop confidence, communication and independence in a specialist school. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, and collaboration with teachers and support staff.

You will work to develop communication, social and independence skills, support emotional regulation and positive behaviour, and build strong pupil relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience with autism or SEN is beneficial but not essential, as training will be provided.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and support their emotional wellbeing.
• Patient, nurturing, resilient and genuinely passionate about helping young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support.
• Develop communication, social and independence skills between pupils.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Encourage confidence and life skills.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Work closely with teachers and specialist support staff.

Skills

1:1 support

Small group support

Communication development

Behaviour support

Job description

Academics in Gloucestershire is seeking an Autism Support Worker to help autistic children develop confidence, communication and independence in a specialist school. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, and collaboration with teachers and support staff.

You will work to develop communication, social and independence skills, support emotional regulation and positive behaviour, and build strong pupil relationships.