Behaviour and Autism Support Assistant

Veritas Education; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education is seeking a dedicated Behaviour and Autism Support Assistant to join our partner schools in the Sunderland area. You will work 1:1 with pupils on the autism spectrum and with behavioural needs, helping them access the curriculum and participate in daily learning activities.

You will collaborate with teachers, the behaviour support team and SLT to maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with autistic students is essential.
• Ability to support learners with behavioural needs and de-escalation techniques.
• Willingness to undertake safeguarding and SEND development training.

Responsibilities

• Support learners throughout daily activities and curriculum within the classroom and school.
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour in a calm and supportive manner.
• Assist the class teacher in helping all learners access education and follow timetables.
• Record learner progression and behaviour using school systems.
• Assist with personal care and medical needs as required by learners.

Skills

Behaviour management

ASD awareness

1:1 support

Classroom support

Job description

Behaviour and Autism Support Assistant

Location: Sunderland, Durham, Darlington, Middlesborough

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.'