Autism Support Assistant - Abingdon
Are you an experienced support worker seeking a role in education? Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Autism?
A friendly and unique Special School in Abingdon are seeking an Autism Support Worker to join their team full-time starting in September. The school caters for children and young people with Autism as their primary need. There are also pupils with learning difficulties, communication challenges and ADHD. This is therefore the perfect opportunity for an experienced Support Worker or recent Graduate to further their experience with Special Educational Needs.
As an Autism Support Assistant, you will work alongside the class teacher and provide 1-2-1 support during the lessons. You will build a strong relationship with all pupils, and learn to cater for each of their social and emotional needs. You will help manage any challenging behaviour that may arise, and also ensure each pupil is engaged and focused in class. Above all else, you will help make the classroom and a fun, safe and exciting environment.
The school are looking for an enthusiastic and bubbly Autism Support Worker who has a passion for supporting vulnerable young people. A recent graduate would be perfect for this role, with a relevant degree in Psychology, Criminology or Sociology, as well as knowledge of neurodiversity. Any experience working with Autism would be beneficial, this could be professional or personal experience. Empathy and flexibility are also important skills!
The school day runs from 8:30am to 3:15pm, and the school are looking for an Autism Support Assistant who can work full time, Monday to Friday.
* Autism Support Assistant
* Abingdon, Vale of White Horse
* September Start
* £80 to £90 per day
* Graduate Opportunity!