Are you a current or an aspiring Autism Support Worker who wants to make a difference to the lives of children and young people with Autism in the Leeds area? If so, this could be the ideal role for you!
About the role
Leeds and Bradford
Full time, 08:30-15:30, Monday to Friday - September Start!
Are you a current or an aspiring Autism Support Worker who wants to make a difference to the lives of children and young people with Autism in the Leeds area? If so, this could be the ideal role for you!
The Role
As an Autism Support Worker you will work alongside the Class Teacher to assist with delivering lessons and supporting children to learn through play to help them expand on their communication and sensory skills.
The aim of your role is to support the development of pupils’ spoken language as well as reading and writing. You will be working in a classroom setting and supporting the pupils academically as well as assisting with their daily routine.
Requirements
To be considered for the Autism Support Worker position, you will:
- Be available full-time, Monday to Friday 08:30-15:30pm.
- Be willing to attend a two day positive behaviour management course.
- Have a minimum of 6 months experience supporting young people with Learning Disabilities and Autism.
- Have, or be willing to obtain a DBS on the update service.
About the school
The environment in which you will be working is in a Special School located in North West Leeds that caters for children and young people aged between 2 to 19 years of age. All pupils have an education, health and care plan to support their development and lessons are delivered with the needs of every pupil in mind to support them with reaching their long-term goals.
There are various facilities throughout the school which are designed to help the children have a structured routine and gain new experiences. T
Requirements
- • Be available full-time, Monday to Friday 08:30-15:30pm
- • Be willing to attend a two day positive behaviour management course.
- • Have a minimum of 6 months experience supporting young people with Learning Disabilities and Autism.
- • Have, or be willing to obtain a DBS on the update service.
- If you are an experienced or aspiring Teaching Assistant that wants to work in special schools who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.
About Vision for Education
What Vision for Education offer
- 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.