Expire in: 24 days
Job Title: Autism Support Worker
Location: Bovington
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start: Immediate
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Are you passionate about supporting individuals with Autism? GSL Education are seeking a motivated Autism Support Worker to join a school in Bovington, providing vital assistance to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This role is perfect for someone who is patient, compassionate, and committed to making a positive impact on children's lives.
As an Autism Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in helping students with ASD navigate their learning environment. You will provide tailored support to meet their individual needs, ensuring they feel safe, understood, and engaged in their education.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide one-on-one and small group support to students with Autism.
Assist in implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies.
Support students in developing communication, social, and independence skills.
Create a structured and predictable learning environment to reduce anxiety.
Help students regulate emotions and manage sensory sensitivities.
Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals to ensure student progress.
Use alternative communication methods (e.g., PECS, Makaton) if required.
Foster an inclusive, supportive, and positive classroom environment.
Ideal Candidate:
Experience working with children or young people with Autism is desirable but not essential.
A strong understanding of ASD and the challenges students may face.
Patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills.
Ability to adapt to the individual needs of students and provide personalised support.
Strong teamwork skills and a proactive approach to supporting learning.
Relevant qualifications (e.g., CACHE Level 2/3, Autism Awareness Training) are advantageous but not required.
Have an Enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.
What We Offer:
Immediate Start: Begin teaching straight away in a supportive and dynamic school environment.
Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training and career growth.
Cultural Engagement: Teach languages in a way that fosters global understanding and communication.
Positive School Culture: Work in a school that promotes collaboration, student well-being, and continuous improvement.
If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘Autism Support Worker’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Bovington!
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Autism Support Worker’ in a secondary schoolrole, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch
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