Autism Support Assistant [United Kingdom]

 

Autism Support Assistant
North Shields (Full Time)
£350-450 per week (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

September 2023 ongoing (Long Term Role)

About the role

This ‘Good’ Secondary SEND school, based in North Shields is looking to appoint a passionate Autism Support Assistant to work in Key Stage 3 and 4 classes on a full-time basis. Working in this Secondary SEND school as part of an established team, the desired Autism Support Assistant will be working with a range of pupils on a 1:1 basis with SEND including Autism and Moderate Learning Difficulties. This full time Autism Support Assistant role is long term from September ongoing.

As a Autism Support Assistant you will:

• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement.

• Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities

• Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.

• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom.

• Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.

About the school

The aim of the school is to create a safe, pleasant and caring atmosphere in which all students can make progress and can develop their personal skills. The school aims to prepare students for an active and purposeful role in society as well as encourage and reward achievement in all areas of school life.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Autism Support Assistant you will:

• Experience of working with primary or secondary school aged children.
• Experience of working with pupils with SEND.
• A passion for the progress of SEND pupils.
• An ability to work as part of a team.
• Level 2 in English and/or Maths is desirable.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Relevant experience

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call India Stokell on 0191 229 1386 or email india.stokell@visionforeducation.co.uk .

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