Job description
Autism Support Worker - Hook – GSL Education - Autism - ASD - ASC - Speech and Language - SEN - Special Needs
Are you looking to gain experience before maybe pursuing a career in Education?
Are you motivated by supporting and helping children to reach their full potential?
Are you looking for a rewarding career supporting young people with Severe, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties?
Apply today! This Special Educational Needs School near Hook is for children with severe learning difficulties (ASD, ADHD, SEMH needs). Most children also have speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), and an Autism diagnosis.
The school:
This Hook based school is looking for a passionate and committed Autism Support Worker. You will be supporting a small class of students, working in partnership with the school's teaching staff, therapists and support staff to deliver specific interventions that aim to boost students' learning, development and language acquisition.
Role details:
- Autism Support Worker
- School Type: Special Educational Needs (SEN) School
- Salary Scale: £82.80 to £100 per day
- Start Date: ASAP
Key Responsibilities as an Autism Support Worker:
- To support students who struggle with their class work
- Facilitate a fun and friendly learning environment
- To provide support to the class teacher
- To help the class teacher prepare lesson materials and classroom boards
- To keep the classroom a tidy and presentable environment
- To encourage children to do their best
- Help manage classroom behaviour
- Listen to the children read and practice their phonics
Qualifications & Skills required for Autism Support Worker role:
- Experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly those with autism or social and emotional needs (preferred, not essential).
- Experience working with SEN (in school, care, or voluntary settings) preferred, not essential
- Knowledge of and experience with behaviour management strategies.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate effectively with parents and other professionals.
- A patient and nurturing approach to working with children.
- Ability to adapt and be flexible in a fast-paced and changing environment.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development in SEN practices and strategies.
To work with GSL Education as an Autism Support Worker, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
- Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education
Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.
Please be advised that this Autism Support Worker role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
For more information about this position, please visit our website to contact the relevant branch. To work with GSL Education in the role of Autism Support Worker, please apply via the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to apply online.