Autism Support Worker

DATE POSTED

Subject

Special Education Needs

Job Branch & Location

Lancashire - Blackburn

Job Setting & Role

Primary - Support
Supply
£90 - £110 PER DAY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

Justteachers are currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed Autism Support Worker in Blackburn. This role includes working 8.15am – 17.00pm Monday to Friday, or part time depending on what days are best for you. There is a full-time or part time opportunity for the right candidate.

The pay per day is very competitive starting at £110 and rising depending on experience, based on a 9-hour shift. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and busy school with excellent facilities and a supportive leadership team.

This school offers a high-quality provision with a child centered approach to learning. They believe that all learners/students have an entitlement to a broad and balance academic and social curriculum. This school is committed to inclusion.

Your main responsibilities will be:

  • Supporting students with special needs within a school
  • Providing pastoral support to students
  • To support students learning, development and provide care
  • To develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development
  • To provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all time

You will ideally:

  • Have experience working within either an education or care environment, or as a youth or social worker
  • Experience working with special needs and/or challenging behaviours
  • The ability to communicate with and inspire children of all abilities.
  • Be happy to work with pupils on both a 1:1 and/or group basis
  • Energy, enthusiasm and vision
  • The ability to improvise and support others in impromptu situations
  • The ability to communicate with and inspire children of all abilities
  • Ability to manage challenging behaviour and use de-escalation strategies
  • Be passionate, friendly and outgoing and able to inspire and motivate learners
  • Be flexible, creative and have an active interest in working with SEND pupils
  • Be able to provide two references from an education or care provider, or other relevant setting

If you are a confident and innovative person looking for a new challenge, please apply below, or call Holly now on 01756 243125

PLEASE APPLY BELOW, OR CALL US NOW ON 01756 243 125

Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. Please note that this job expires after 90 days, you can though still apply to be considered for similar roles that we have available.

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