Behaviour and Autism Assistant

Veritas Education; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education in Leeds is seeking a Behaviour and Autism Support Assistant to work 1:1 with students who have autism and behavioural needs, assisting them to access the curriculum and develop social skills across the school setting.

You will collaborate with teachers, the behaviour support team and SLT to create a safe, inclusive learning environment for learners aged 2 to 19 across multiple sites in the Leeds area.

Qualifications

• DBS and safeguarding checks required
• Right to work in UK
• Willingness to attend registration interview
• Experience supporting learners with autism or special educational needs is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to students with autism and behavioural needs throughout the day
• Assist with accessing the curriculum and developing social skills
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours in a calm and safe manner
• Record learner progression and behavior using school systems
• Assist with personal care and medical needs as required
• Attend safeguarding and SEN-related training as needed

Job description

Behaviour and Autism Support Assistant

Location: Leeds

Job Type: Long Term Contract (Permanent Roles Available)

Hours: 8.30am - 3.30pm - Full time

The Role:

As a Behaviour and Autism Support Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting students with autism and behavioural needs. You will work 1:1 with students both inside the classroom and across the school setting, helping them to access the curriculum, develop social skills, and manage their behaviour effectively.

You will work alongside other support staff, teachers, the behaviour support team and Senior Leadership to help maintain and assist in providing a fun, creative, safe and inclusive learning environment for all learners.

The School and Responsibilities:

The school has multiple sites catering for various needs, abilities and age groups around the Leeds area. It is an outstanding school who support children from 2 to 19 years old, with a range of learning, physical, complex, communication and behavioural needs. With fantastic facilities to accommodate all learners and help staff create an accessible education for all attending.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support learners throughout their day-to-day activities and schedule, within the classroom for academic support, and around the school setting.
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour within the school in a controlled and calm manor, helping resolve issues and calm crisis moments down, whilst prioritising the well-being of the learners.
• Support the class teacher in helping all learners access their education, whether that is the set-out lesson, or working more on a specialised timetable.
• Work alongside classroom, teaching and SLT in recording learner progression, behaviour and development via system logs.
• Help support with personal care, hygiene support and other medical requirements depending on the learners needs.
• Be willing to attend additional training in relation to safeguarding, Team Teach and other relevant Special Educational Needs based development.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

  Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

  Disclaimer

  'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'