Skilled Autism Specialist - Lincoln

Justteachers Ltd; Lincoln; Vor Ort; GBP 18.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Justteachers Ltd in Lincoln is seeking an Autism Specialist Support Worker to join a specialist education setting with an immediate start possible. This full-time role begins with a trial period, with a handover after the October half-term.

You will support pupils from KS2 to KS4 who have Autism, PMLD and complex communication needs, in small classes within a nurturing environment focused on personalized learning and progress tracking.

Qualifikationen

• Experience supporting children or young people with Autism, PMLD, complex learning needs, or additional SEND needs in education, care, residential, or support settings.
• Understanding of Autism-friendly practices, sensory needs, and approaches that support communication and engagement.
• Ability to adapt support strategies to meet a wide range of learning, emotional, and developmental needs.
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Patient, caring and resilient approach with a genuine passion for helping young people succeed.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills for multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Qualifications in Teaching Assistance, Childcare, Health & Social Care, SEND or equivalent are advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Support pupils with Autism, PMLD, and complex learning needs to access a personalized curriculum.
• Assist teaching staff in delivering engaging and accessible learning activities.
• Use structured communication strategies, visual supports, sensory resources, and practical learning approaches.
• Support pupils with social communication, emotional regulation, independence, and life skills development.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families, offering encouragement and reassurance.
• Support pupils during transitions, enrichment activities and unstructured times to maintain a calm learning environment.
• Monitor engagement, progress and wellbeing, providing feedback to teaching staff.

Kenntnisse

Autism support

PMLD experience

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Ausbildung

Teaching Assistance

Jobbeschreibung

About the role:

A specialist education setting in Lincoln is seeking a dedicated Autism Specialist Support Worker to join their team, with an immediate start available. This full-time opportunity will begin with a trial period, with the school looking for the successful candidate to take over from an existing member of staff following the October half-term.

The school supports pupils from KS2 through to KS4 following an informal and EYFS pathway. The school specialises in supporting students with Autism, PMLD, complex communication needs, and associated learning difficulties. With small class sizes and a highly supportive staff team, the setting provides a structured, nurturing environment where pupils are encouraged to develop academically, socially, and emotionally at their own pace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils with Autism, PMLD, and complex learning needs to access a personalised curriculum tailored to their individual abilities and developmental stage.
• Assist teaching staff in delivering engaging and accessible learning activities, helping pupils to understand tasks and achieve their individual learning goals.
• Use structured communication strategies, visual supports, sensory resources, and practical learning approaches to encourage engagement and participation.
• Support pupils with social communication, emotional regulation, independence, and life skills development.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils, providing consistent encouragement and reassurance throughout the school day.
• Support pupils during transitions, enrichment activities, and unstructured times, helping to maintain a calm and positive learning environment.
• Monitor engagement, progress, and wellbeing, providing feedback to teaching staff and contributing to individual support strategies.

Pre-requisites:

• Experience supporting children or young people with Autism, PMLD, complex learning needs, or additional SEND needs within education, care, residential, or support settings.
• Understanding of Autism-friendly practices, sensory needs, and approaches that support communication and engagement.
• Confidence adapting support strategies to meet a wide range of learning, emotional, and developmental needs.
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• A patient, caring, and resilient approach, with a genuine passion for helping young people succeed.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Relevant qualifications in Teaching Assistance, Childcare, Health & Social Care, SEND, or equivalent practical experience would be advantageous.