Autism Support Worker

Protocol Education

  • Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
  • £385-485 per week
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 24 days ago
Autism Support WorkerWe are seeking a dedicated and capable Autism Support Worker to join our highly-regarded school in Gateshead. This full-time role is available throughout the academic year, providing stability for students with complex needs on the Autistic spectrum.Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide support to students with autism in both group and one-on-one settings
  • Assist with classwork as needed
  • Implement effective behaviour management strategies
  • Assist students with their daily routines
  • Collaborate with the team to develop Education Healthcare Plans (ECHP)
Our school is renowned for its dedicated and highly skilled staff who work together to provide a tailored and engaging curriculum for students with diverse needs. With a strong focus on creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment, our students are able to thrive and reach their full potential.Qualifications:
  • Previous experience as an Autism Teaching Assistant or Support Worker (preferred but not required)
  • A positive and encouraging attitude
  • Experience in behaviour management
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary for a full-time position
  • Opportunities to expand your knowledge of the national curriculum
  • An ideal opportunity for graduates with a background in Special Education Needs (SEN) seeking a career in education
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

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