Autism Support Worker Wanted in Loughborough! 🌟 Are you passionate about supporting children with Autism and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you have the patience, creativity, and resilience to help students thrive? If so, Aspire People want YOU! We are looking for dedicated Autism Support Workers and SEMH Teaching Assistants to join our partner schools across Loughborough. 💼 The Role: We have a variety of full-time, part-time, short-term, long-term, and permanent opportunities available in specialist Autism & SEMH settings and mainstream schools. Your role will involve:
* Providing one-on-one support for students with Autism and SEMH needs
* Assisting in small intervention groups, focusing on emotional regulation and communication
* Using visual aids, structured routines, and sensory strategies to support learning
* Encouraging social interaction and promoting emotional well-being
* Creating a calm, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
🧩 Understanding Autism - Key Skills & Qualities Needed: 🌟 Strong communication skills - Ability to use clear, concise language and alternative communication methods (PECS, Makaton) 🌟 Patience & empathy - Understanding that every child's journey is unique 🌟 Adaptability - Tailoring support to individual sensory and learning needs 🌟 Resilience - Staying calm under pressure and handling challenges positively 🌟 Creativity - Finding engaging ways to teach and support children's development 🌟 Understanding of Autism-specific strategies - Knowledge of structured teaching methods like TEACCH is a plus! 🎉 Why Join Aspire People? 💷 Competitive pay rates 📅 Flexible work options - day-to-day, short/long term & permanent contracts 👩💼 Local consultant support 24/7 🎁 Fantastic "Refer a Friend" scheme 📢 Ready to Apply? If you're passionate about helping young people with Autism and SEMH needs achieve their full potential, I'd love to hear from you! Hit apply now, and I'll be in touch. 📢 All candidates must have 2 years of references, an enhanced DBS on the update service (or be willing to obtain one), and meet all compliance checks. For more info, visit (url removed) 📲 💙 Not just finding jobs, but building brighter futures! 💙 Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks