MAB ASD Achievement Assistant

WASELEY HILLS HIGH SCHOOL; Frankley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Waseley Hills High School is seeking a dedicated MAB ASD Achievement Assistant to join our SEND team within the specialist MAB provision. You will support autistic pupils in mainstream lessons, deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions, and work closely with the MAB Lead, SENDCo and staff to help pupils access learning and build confidence.

This post is 32.5 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days, with a salary of £19,948 - £21,261 (actual annual).

Responsibilities

• Support autistic pupils in mainstream lessons and deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions.
• Collaborate with the MAB Lead, SENDCo and teaching staff to help pupils access learning and participate in school life.

Job description

Waseley Hills High School is seeking to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic and experienced MAB ASD Achievement Assistant to join our SEND team and work within our specialist MAB provision. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a secure understanding of autism and experience of working directly with autistic children or young people in an educational setting. You will play an important role in helping our pupils to access learning, overcome barriers, develop confidence and independence, and participate fully in school life. Working closely with the MAB Lead, SENDCo and teaching staff, you will support pupils within mainstream lessons as well as deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions. You will use autism-informed approaches to respond to individual learning, communication, sensory, social and emotional needs and help ensure that every pupil receives consistent, high-quality support.

We are looking for someone who is calm, patient, flexible and positive, who can build strong and trusting relationships with young people and who genuinely believes in their potential. You will also work collaboratively with colleagues, families and external professionals to help our pupils achieve the best possible outcomes. If you have experience of supporting autistic young people and want a rewarding role where your knowledge, skills and relationships can make a genuine difference every day, we would be delighted to receive your application.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Online checks will be carried out on shortlisted candidates and an enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate. All successful candidates will be required to present their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes.

Hours: 32.5 per week, term time only + 5 INSET days

Salary: £19,948 - £21,261 (actual annual) Pay Award Pending

Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of autistic young people? Do you have the knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to help pupils thrive, achieve and become increasingly independent? If so, we would love to hear from you.