Autism Support Worker - 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

Autism Support Worker - Gloucestershire

Would you like to use your skills to help autistic children develop confidence, communication and independence?

Join a welcoming specialist school in Gloucestershire who are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Autism Support Worker to join their team full time. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with Autism, communication difficulties, sensory needs, learning needs and behavioural challenges.

As an Autism Support Worker, you will:

• 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.

Being an Autism Support Worker is a valuable opportunity to gain experience working within Autism and specialist education, while developing your understanding of neurodiversity, communication and behaviour. As an Autism Support Worker, you will play an important part in creating a calm, supportive and engaging environment where every pupil can feel confident and included.

The role would suit a Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Care Worker, Psychology or Criminology Graduate, or anyone with relevant personal or professional experience. Previous Autism or SEN experience is beneficial but not essential, as training and guidance will be provided as an Autism Support Worker.

The school is looking for an Autism Support Worker who is patient, nurturing, resilient and genuinely passionate about supporting young people.

Key Information:

• Autism Support Worker
• Gloucestershire
• Full time, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
• £90-£105 per day
• ASAP Start
• Specialist Autism/SEN setting
• Potential for the role to become permanent

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to a young person's day, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy