Job description
Autism Support Worker | Emsworth | ASAP Start
Location: Emsworth
Salary Scale: £13.80 to £15 per hour
Start: ASAP
Do you have a passion and talent for supporting children and young people with special educational needs?
Are you passionate about transforming the educational journey for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder?
GSL Education are now seeking a dedicated Autism Support Worker to join a vibrant, inclusive SEN school in Emsworth. You will play a key part in ensuring that pupils in our partner school continue to receive the personalised support they need to thrive both academically and socially.
About the Academy:
A specialist secondary school in Emsworth where every pupil’s journey is unique. Children come here with moderate learning needs, physical or sensory challenges, language difficulties, or are on the Autism Spectrum. Within this safe and nurturing environment, they are encouraged to grow not only academically, but also physically, emotionally, and socially. Each child has an EHC Plan, ensuring the right support is always in place to help them thrive. Guided by values of tolerance, equality, and care for others, the school inspires its pupils to achieve their best and develop into thoughtful, considerate individuals.
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.
Join a Nurturing School Community in Emsworth as an Autism Support Worker!
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 details or to apply, please contact jack.rutterford@gsleducation.com at GSL Education. To apply for the role of an Autism Support Worker, please follow the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to submit your application online.