Specialist Support Worker

4 weeks ago


Sunderland, Sunderland, United Kingdom NEAS Full time
Job Details:

As a Specialist Support Worker at NEAS, you will play a vital role in supporting autistic and neurodivergent children and young people to access highly personalised programmes of study in one of our specialist schools.

Working independently and as part of a team, you will be responsible for providing support to students with complex needs, promoting their independence, and encouraging their participation in educational activities.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of our students. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge through comprehensive induction, training, and mentoring.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing individualised support to students with complex needs
  • Assisting with lesson planning and delivery
  • Encouraging student participation and engagement in educational activities
  • Developing and maintaining positive relationships with students, staff, and parents


About You:

We welcome applications from individuals who are willing to learn, able to use their initiative, and have a drive and resilience for what can be a demanding role. You should be friendly and approachable with good communication skills, enabling you to build positive relationships with both staff and pupils.

About Us:

For over 40 years, NEAS has led the way in providing care and education for autistic and/or neurodivergent children, young people, and adults across the North-east of England. We have a passion for retaining talent and many of our current managers have worked their way up through the ranks.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children, young people, and adults, and operate a safer recruitment process. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, and filtering and monitoring process. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for this job vacancy.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer (EOE) here at NEAS. We believe everyone has the right to be themselves. We not only celebrate diversity but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We are committed to creating a workplace where all differences are valued, and we make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities.

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