ASD Learning Support Assistant
Location: Melksham, BA14
Hours: 08:30 - 15:30 Part-Time and Full-Time roles available
Start-Date: 4th September 2024
Closing-Date: Friday 23rd August 2024
Protocol Education are working alongside outstanding Primary schools in Melksham and are looking for an Autism Support Worker (ASW) to work alongside the teacher to deliver a personalised autism-friendly academic and social skills curriculum.
The school aims to build and promote safe and independent lives for autistic young people through support, understanding, and enablement.
Job Duties:
* Provide support to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in educational settings
* Assist with classroom activities and help students with their learning and development
* Implement individualised education plans (IEPs) and behaviour management strategies
* Collaborate with teachers and parents to create a supportive learning environment
* Monitor and track student progress, providing feedback to the relevant stakeholders
Required Qualifications:
* Experience working with individuals with ASD or special educational needs
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work effectively in a team and independently
* Patient, empathetic, and understanding attitude towards students
Knowledge and Skills:
* Familiarity with strategies for supporting individuals with ASD
* Knowledge of educational practices and procedures
* Ability to adapt and modify teaching methods to meet individual student needs
Preferred Qualifications:
* Certification in Autism Awareness or related training
* First aid certification
Working Conditions:
* Work primarily within a school environment
* Potential for occasional travel to training sessions or external meetings
* Full-time hours, with occasional flexibility required
What Protocol Education can offer:
* Competitive rates that express your experience and responsibilities
* Guaranteed work agreements that guarantee consistent work and income
* CPD during half term or summer
* CV writing assistance and marketing tools
* Guidance and support from an experienced team with over 31 years in the education and recruitment sector
* Free Webinars on topical, relevant information within schools to enhance and keep professional knowledge updated
* £50 refer a friend scheme
* NQT/ECT network community that supports new and existing teachers
* Bowling & Pizza evenings & termly awards that celebrate outstanding performance and commitment
If this is a position you're interested in, apply today!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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