*Autism Support Worker – Mainstream Primary Schools – North and East Leeds
*Full- time Monday to Friday
*8.15 am – 15:30 pm
*Temporary
*To start ASAP
We are seeking an empathetic, nurturing and supportive Autism Support Worker for mainstream primary schools to work on a term-time only Monday – Friday.
This role would be perfect for someone that has either worked in schools before with children with Autism or complex needs, or for someone that has worked in the Health and Social Care sector in a Support Worker/Care Worker capacity for children or vulnerable adults. We also welcome applicants with personal experience supporting children with Autism or challenging behaviours associated with learning disabilities.
You will be supporting children during their education on a 1:1 basis. Experience with any of the following needs listed below are welcome to apply!
– Autism
– ADHD
– Global Development Delay
– Medical needs such as; Epilepsy, Diabetes, Cerebral Palsy, Wheelchair bound etc
– Non-verbal
– Speech and Language
– SEMH
– PMLD
– Challenging behaviours
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a positive impact to the lives of young people with special educational needs. You will benefit from in-depth support and from the school and develop your knowledge of the national curriculum.
Our Autism Support Worker duties can include:
*Working with small groups of pupils
*Working on a one-to-one basis with children with additional needs
*Providing personal and emotional care for pupils when needed
*Managing classroom behaviour
*Providing intervention/SATS support for students
The ideal applicant will have:
*Some experience working with young children or in a UK school setting within the last 2 years
*A real passion for education and improving the attainment of pupils
*Bags of creativity for stimulating and engaging pupils’
*Level 3 support staff qualification is desired but is not essential providing you have professional Special Needs experience
The school you will be working in:
*A school with a Good OFSTED rating
*Supportive leadership and a low student-to-teacher ratio.
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