Job description
Needed for an Autism Support Worker Immediately in Eastleigh!
Autism Support Worker
Location: Eastleigh
Salary: £76.92 - £95.68 per day (Depending on experience)
Contract: Part-time/Full-time
Start Date: Immediate
Are you ready to help students with autism thrive and succeed in their educational journey?
GSL Education Bournemouth Branch are currently working with schools in Eastleigh, seeking a dedicated Autism Support Worker to join their teams. This role provides the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), supporting their academic and emotional development in a nurturing environment.
As an Autism Support Worker, you will work closely with students, teachers, and parents to ensure that students with autism receive the tailored support they need. Your role will involve providing one-on-one and group assistance, helping students overcome challenges, and ensuring they thrive both in and outside the classroom.
Responsblities:
- Provide tailored support to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Deliver one-on-one and small group interventions to meet the specific needs of students with ASD.
- Assist in lesson planning and delivery, ensuring that students with autism are fully engaged in classroom activities.
- Use effective strategies to manage behaviours and create a calm, structured learning space for all students.
- Track and document student progress, providing feedback to teachers and contributing to personalised support plans.
- Stay up to date with the latest ASD practices and educational strategies, participating in professional development.
Why Join GSL Education:
- Specialised training to improve your autism support skills.
- Experience working with students with ASD in different schools.
- Be part of a supportive team that values your work.
- Long-term role with the chance to make a real difference.
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
We welcome applications from individuals ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of students with autism.
Requirements needed to be an Autism Support Worker:
- Have experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder; experience in an educational setting is preferred.
- Possess strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
- Show empathy, patience, and understanding when supporting students with autism.
What We Want From You:
- The right to work in the UK.
- An updated CV with two relevant references from the last two years, covering the last ten years with no unexplained gaps.
- An enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
If you want to make a difference in students' lives, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to students' growth, helping them overcome challenges and succeed in their educational journey.
Join Us Today!
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 Eastleigh.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Autism Support Worker’ role, 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.