Autism Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time
Job Title: Autism Support Worker

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to support students with autism and associated needs in our schools.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide one-to-one support to students with autism, promoting their social, emotional, and academic development.
  • Support students with challenging behaviors, using positive strategies to de-escalate situations and promote calm.
  • Lead small group work and intervention support, adapting activities to meet the needs of students with autism.
  • Assist with personal care when required, demonstrating empathy and understanding.
Required Skills & Experience:
  • Eligibility to work in the UK or be a UK resident.
  • Three months or more of experience in the country.
  • Overseas criminal clearance or willingness to apply.
  • Child enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply.
  • Previous experience working with students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

For more information, please send your CV to the West Yorkshire SEN Team.

Please note that we do not offer Visa Sponsorship.

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 is a temporary position, with the option to make it permanent in the future.

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'.

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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