Autism Support Worker - Reading

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

Job summary

Academics is seeking an Autism Support Worker in Reading for a September start. You will work directly with students who need assistance in the classroom, helping with daily tasks and maintaining a positive, engaging learning environment.

This role suits graduates aspiring to psychology, teaching or therapy. Mon–Fri, full-time, long-term placement; salary between 90 and 105 per day, dependent on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEN children.
• Patient, nurturing and keen to learn.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Understand the importance of safeguarding.
• Bring a fun element to the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Help children with daily tasks in the classroom.
• Assist the class teacher in preparing learning materials and lessons.
• Support progress tracking and record keeping.
• Create and maintain a positive, engaging learning environment.

Skills

SEN experience

Patience

Excellent communication

Safeguarding awareness

Team player

Job description

Autism Support Worker - Reading

Are you

• Interested in helping young children with mental health needs?
• Passionate about making a difference?
• Aspirations of working in the education sector?

A great opportunity is available for an Autism Support Worker in a lovely school in Reading. You will be working directly with students who need assistance in the classroom. The school caters for students who have a rage of complex needs. These range from autism, ADHD, learning difficulties and behavioural difficulties. The role is to start in September!

The role:

This a role where no two days are the same and where every day will bring something new. The school requires a positive, enthusiastic and resilient individual to join their team. As a classroom assistant, you would be directly involved in helping children in the classroom with their daily tasks and help maintain a positive and engaging learning environment. You will be required to help the class teacher prepare learning materials and lessons for the day and help keep track of children's progress.

This is a great opportunity for aspiring psychologists, teachers or therapists. Those with an interest in the education sector will also benefit from this valuable experience. Graduates will be considered.

The ideal Autim Support Worker:

• Would have some experience working with SEN children
• Be patient, nurturing and keen to learn
• Have excellent communication skills
• Understand the importance of Safeguarding
• Bring a fun element to the classroom

Key Information:

• Reading
• September Start
• Mon - Fri role
• Full time - long term
• 90 - 105 per day
• Autism Support Worker

Autism Support Worker - Reading- September Start

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