Autism Support Worker

Job Advert: Autism Support Worker – Primary SEN School

Location: Chorley, Lancashire
Hours: Full-Time
Start Date: As soon as final profile clearance (DBS dependent, approximately 1-4 weeks)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with autism and special educational needs? We are looking for a dedicated Autism Support Worker to join our supportive team, a specialist primary SEN school committed to creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment for children with autism and other additional needs.

About the Role:

As an Autism Support Worker, you will work closely with teachers and other support staff to provide tailored assistance to children with autism. Your role will be integral in helping students to thrive both socially and academically. Duties will include:

• Supporting individual students or small groups, following personalised learning and behaviour plans.
• Implementing activities designed to develop social, communication, and life skills.
• Assisting in managing sensory and behavioural needs.
• Building positive relationships with students, helping them feel safe and supported.
• Assisting with personal care when needed.

About You:

This role is ideal for someone with experience in autism support or SEN, or with a passion for learning in this area. You will be:

• Empathetic, patient, and resilient.
• Skilled in understanding and managing the unique needs of students with autism.
• A team player with strong communication skills.
• Able to build trust and rapport with children and young people.

Essential Requirements:

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Ability to work full-time.
• Enhanced DBS clearance (we will assist in applying).

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience working with children in an SEN setting, particularly with autism.
• Relevant qualifications in SEN, Autism Awareness, or Teaching Assistance.

Why Join Us?

With Teaching Personnel, we offer a positive and supportive working environment with opportunities for training and professional development. Join our dedicated team and help make a lasting impact in the lives of young learners.

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.
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