Embark on a rewarding career as a Senior Support Lead in our newly established Options Autism School, Claystone School, in Luton, Bedfordshire. We are seeking an innovative and dedicated individual to join our team.
About the Role
The ideal candidate will possess experience working with complex young people who have neurodiversity, communication, and sensory difficulties, and associated complex needs. As a Senior Support Lead, you will play a vital role in developing our nurturing approach towards helping young people achieve successful outcomes.
* To form part of the senior support lead team and assist teachers in offering mentoring support, training, and guidance to other Teaching Assistants
* To lead and model positive behaviour management with proactive and solution-focused approaches
* To contribute to the preparation and planning of lessons, including developing resources and opportunities for young people to learn in school and out-of-school contexts, in accordance with lesson plans, and in response to young people's needs
* To prepare and deliver lessons under the direction of the teacher, including covering for teacher absence
* To share the school's responsibility to support and promote the learning, personal development, safeguarding, and well-being of all young people
* To ensure recording and reporting across the school is completed to a high standard
About the School
Our Options Autism School - Claystone School will cater for 48 pupils aged 4-11 years old, providing education and care for pupils with ASC and Complex Needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we strive to deliver new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive reward package, including:
* An exceptional salary up to £24,000 per annum, depending on experience
* A range of health and wellbeing benefits through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista
* Cycle to Work Schemes, Electric Car Purchase Scheme, Critical illness cover, and Family Growth Support
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks and successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.