Communication Support Worker - Autism Inclusion Team

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a full-time peripatetic Communication Support Worker to join The Autism Inclusion Team. The role involves supporting Autistic children across educational settings in Burton and Tamworth, ensuring their social, emotional, and educational needs are met. Ideal candidates will have experience in educational support and a passion for inclusion, with responsibilities including collaboration with teachers and training delivery.

Qualifications

• Experienced teaching assistant, communication support worker, or teacher.
• Strong background in supporting Autistic learners.
• Passionate about inclusion and neuro-affirming approaches.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Specialist Teacher and CSW colleagues.
• Support students across mainstream settings.
• Teach relevant skills ensuring curricular access.

Skills

Inclusion

Support for Autistic learners

Communication

Education

Experience as a teaching assistant or teacher

Job description

We are offering a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and motivated professional to become part of The Autism Inclusion Team.

We are seeking to appoint a full-time (32.5 hours) peripatetic Communication Support Worker (CSW) starting in September 2025. This position is based in Burton and Tamworth education settings.

Main Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Specialist Teacher and fellow CSW colleagues, supporting students across mainstream settings from Nursery to Post 16.
• Have day-to-day responsibility of a designated casework area, supporting settings to meet the needs of Autistic children/young people, which may include resourced schools.
• Teach relevant skills required (which may include individual teaching, support teaching, advisory, preparation of learning materials) ensuring maximum curricular access.
• Assist in ensuring the social and emotional needs of the Autistic child/young person are appropriately managed by supporting pupils, schools/settings, and parents/carers.
• Promote and build capacity by delivering training for schools, other settings, and agencies.
• Support the Team Lead in developing and delivering commissioning and traded aspects of the service.

The Ideal Candidate

• You will be an experienced teaching assistant, communication support worker, or teacher with a strong background in supporting Autistic learners in educational environments.
• You will be passionate about inclusion and committed to neuro-affirming approaches that empower every child to thrive and reach their full potential.
• Although based within settings in Burton and Tamworth, there might be instances of cover support required around the county, plus attendance at team meetings at the central Stafford base.

For more details, please contact Kate Curzon, Team Lead: Autism Inclusion Team, via email: [e-mail].

Interviews will be held on 2nd July 2025.

Our Recruitment Process

We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.

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As an authority, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, expecting all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organization, a Disability Confident employer, and encourages applications from all backgrounds and communities. We offer a guaranteed interview for applicants whose applications meet the minimum criteria, as part of our commitment to supporting care leavers, armed forces personnel, and others.

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