Care and Support Worker for Individuals with Autism

5 days ago


Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom Five Education Recruitment Full time
Care and Support Worker for Individuals with Autism

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Care and Support Worker to join our team at Five Education Recruitment. As a Care and Support Worker, you will work closely with young people who have Autism and SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) needs.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting children and/or young people with SEND, ideally Autism, SEMH, and/or SpLD. Some of the students are non-verbal and use means such as PECS to communicate.

This is a full-time position from September, following the school calendar year, with standard hours of 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. We are looking for someone with experience in handling challenging behaviour, who is resilient, proactive, and confident in their abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting students in the classroom and possibly around the school
  • Supporting students' social and emotional development, offering encouragement and guidance
  • Helping the class teacher with differentiation so all students can access the curriculum
  • Implementing behaviour management tools

Essential Criteria:

  • Able to demonstrate positive reinforcement
  • Have an interest in supporting children/young people
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Relevant references and DBS/police checks if necessary
  • Able to work 5 days a week (term time only)

Salary: £24,000 - £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience)



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