Specialist Autism Education Assistant

2 days ago

Oldham, United Kingdom Chalk Education Full time

**Chalk Education are seeking a 1:1 Autism** Education Assistant for a full-time role in Oldham*
Our client provides educational provision to a small cluster of pupils aged 16-19, all young people have an EHCP for a variety of reasons including Social Emotional and Mental Health needs. Others have difficulties which require assessment referrals and input from Educational Psychologists, Social Workers, Speech and Language Therapists and Counsellors.
As an Autism Support Assistant, your role will include working closely with colleagues to create a supportive and nurturing environment, creating an individualised curriculum for pupils delivered on a 1:1 basis designed to reduce barriers to learning and maximise potential. You will be confident in managing pupil behaviour effectively and passionate about offering pastoral support and delivering interventions that encourage engagement with education.
**Key Responsibilities**:

- To support the holistic progress of individuals and small groups by facilitating emotional and behavioural support using a variety of intervention strategies.
- To deliver programmes of specific intervention e.g., mental and emotional health, self-esteem, anger-management, self-awareness etc. to groups and individuals.
- To work with students to improve punctuality, levels of attendance and/or to ease a return to school following prolonged absence.
- To work under the guidance of the SENCO, teaching and senior staff to implement agreed interventions and programmes of work.
- To work with individual students having received prior information e.g., current behavioural issues, academic levels, and reason for referral, from the appropriate Head of Year.

We are seeking individuals with experience supporting young people within an education setting. You must be resilient and passionate about working with young people with very complex needs. You may also have experience in Education, Care or Youth Work.
**Additional requirements**:

- References confirming suitability for role
- Commitment to Safeguarding
- Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
- Eligibility to work in the UK
**Benefits**
- Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
- Continual professional development through online training
- Competitive pay rates related to your experience
- Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
- Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers

**About Chalk**
We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools, Special Needs Schools and alternative provisions, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies. If you are looking for an honest, professional and committed attitude, then give Chalk a chance to earn your trust.
For more info please contact Sarah on 07496 803194.
**The Legal Bit**
Chalk is an education recruitment agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Chalk promotes equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers, and applicants. We follow new GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temp to perm

**Salary**: £70.00-£100.00 per day

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Oldham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Special education: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

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