ASD Support Assistant
Job description
Job Advertisement: Autism Support Worker
Location: Secondary School, Preston, Lancashire
Position: Autism Support Worker
Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About Us:
We are a well-established secondary school in the heart of Preston, Lancashire, committed to providing an inclusive and supportive educational environment for all our students. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Autism Support Worker to join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of our students with autism spectrum conditions.
Roles and Responsibilities:
As an Autism Support Worker, you will:
- Provide one-on-one and group support to students with autism.
- Assist in the development of social skills, communication, and independence in students.
- Foster a supportive and understanding environment to help students manage their emotions and behaviour.
- Collaborate with teaching staff, parents, and external agencies to ensure the holistic development of each student.
- Monitor and report on student progress, adapting strategies as needed.
- Participate in training and professional development to stay updated on best practices in autism support.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children or young people with autism, preferably in a school setting.
- Understanding of autism spectrum conditions and effective support strategies.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting the development of young people.
- Relevant qualifications in education, psychology, or a related field are desirable but not essential.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about making a positive impact and have the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV today!
Join us in creating a supportive and empowering environment for all students. We look forward to welcoming a new member to our dedicated team.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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