Autism Support Worker-Part Time

Samuel Whitbread Community College; Calne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Springfields Academy in Calne is seeking an Autism Support Worker (ASW) to lead interventions and support our learners with autism, helping them access learning with confidence and dignity. The role requires knowledge of autism and social communication needs as well as understanding social, emotional and mental health needs.

The school offers professional development within Reach South MAT, with interviews planned for week commencing 2 November.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of autism and social communication needs and strategies (e.g., TEACCH).
• Knowledge of social, emotional & mental health needs and cognitive needs affecting development.
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships.
• Resilient and able to take regular responsibility for agreed learning/activities.
• Promote and support inclusion of all pupils in learning and social activities.
• Use positive and personalised anxiety management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead interventions and support learners with autism.
• Support learning activities and social skills development.
• Promote inclusion across lessons and activities.
• Implement anxiety management strategies with individuals as needed.
• Collaborate with staff and families within Reach South MAT.

Skills

Autism knowledge & social comms

MH & cognitive needs awareness

Relationship building

Resilience & responsibility

Inclusion promotion

Anxiety management strategies

Job description

The position of Autism Support Worker (ASW) is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and compassionate individual to lead interventions and support our learners with autism.

• To have a good knowledge and understanding of autism and social communication needs and appropriate strategies to support pupils with this need. E.g. TEACCH
• To have knowledge and understanding of social, emotional & mental health needs and cognitive needs, that affect children and young people's development.
• An ability to build strong, trusting relationships
• To be resilient and able to take regular responsibility for agreed learning /activities
• Promote and support the inclusion of all pupils in the learning and social skills activities
• To use positive and personalised anxiety management strategies

Location

The Springfields Academy
Curzon Street
Calne
South West
SN11 0DS

Interviews provisionally booked for week commencing 2nd November.

We're proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.