Specialist Support Assistant. Job in Featherstone Education & Training Jobs

PK Education; Featherstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking three Specialist Support Assistants in Featherstone to support students with autism in a structured learning environment. Responsibilities include assisting with daily settling activities, providing in-lesson support, and ensuring students' emotional well-being. The role offers a competitive daily rate of £12.07 to £14.43 per hour and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar setting and a strong ability to manage challenging situations calmly and effectively.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with autism in an educational setting.
• Ability to maintain calm and structured environment during interventions.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with settling into the school day.
• Support writing and organisational skills during lessons.
• Reinforce positive behaviour and independence.
• Provide assistance during interventions and social games.

Skills

Supportive communication

Crisis management

Emotional regulation

Job description

Job Title: Specialist Support Assistant (x3 Positions)
Location: Featherstone
Contract: Full-time, Temp to Perm
Start Date: January (ASAP Start Preferred)

About the Role

We are seeking three dedicated Specialist Support Assistants to join a thriving secondary resource provision in Featherstone. These roles involve supporting students with autism to access learning in a calm, structured and nurturing environment. You will work closely with teaching staff, intervention leads and pastoral teams to promote independence, emotional regulation and positive engagement across the school day.

Key Responsibilities

Form Time Support

• Meet and greet students positively and help them settle for the day
• Support equipment, planner and uniform checks
• Encourage students to organise the correct books and materials for lessons
• Assist with morning tasks when required and promote independence in reading
• Engage in games and activities appropriately when invited
• Use non-verbal cues and positive routines to support smooth transitions to lessons
• Escort students safely and calmly through corridors, maintaining awareness at all times

In-Lesson Support

• Settle students quickly with equipment and planner ready
• Support with writing dates, titles and organisation in workbooks
• Deliver personalised support based on One Page Profiles and strategies provided
• Promote independence, resilience and on-task behaviour
• Follow teacher instructions and maintain silence during explanations
• Use positive direction and clear warnings before issuing sanctions
• Call for support if behaviour escalates beyond expected strategies
• Take supportive notes to assist with follow-up work
• Collect and return work for students who are absent or leave lessons early

Interventions

• Follow direction from intervention leads and contribute appropriately
• Participate in structured social games to build relationships
• Reinforce that interventions are compulsory and ensure full participation

End of Day Duties

• Support colleagues in maintaining a calm, quiet environment during dismissal
• Use non-verbal cues to support regulation
• Offer positive reinforcement and praise
• Maintain professionalism and warm communication as students leave
• Use staff time for reflection, regulation and team supportReport serious concerns to the DSL immediately and maintain confidentiality at all times

Supporting Students in Crisis

• Use professional judgement to support dysregulated students safely
• Call for assistance when needed and avoid overcrowding a student in crisis
• Maintain safety, empathy and calm communication
• Ensure duty of care at all times until further support arrives

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rate of £12.07 £14.43 per hour
• Ongoing professional development and CPD opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of students with autism

This role is to start ASAP, so if you are ready to make a positive impact contact Tracey young on: (phone number removed) or email me your cv to (url removed) now!