Job description
Are you eager to transform the educational journey of students with Autism in Lincoln?
Autism Specialist
Location: Boston
Salary: £83.33 - £90.00 per day (Depending on experience)
Contract type: Day-to-Day/Long-Term, Full-time/Part-time
Start date: ASAP
GSL Education are seeking a compassionate and experienced Autism Specialist to join their team at a school in Boston. This role is crucial in providing targeted support and interventions for students with autism, ensuring they receive a quality education tailored to their needs. Every student will feel appreciated and empowered in an inclusive learning environment owing to significant measures to your efforts.
The Role:
As an Autism Specialist, you will play a crucial role in supporting students with autism spectrum disorder and helping them to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their educational goals. This position involves working closely with students, teachers and other support staff to create a positive and inclusive learning environment. You will play a key role in ensuring that each child feels valued and supported in their educational journey.
Responsibilities of the Autism Specialist:
- Develop and implement personalised support plans for students with autism, addressing their unique educational and developmental needs.
- Work collaboratively with teachers to adapt the curriculum and create inclusive classroom environments.
- Regularly assess and monitor student progress, providing feedback and adjusting support strategies as needed.
- Provide training and support to teaching staff and parents on best practices for working with students with autism.
- Foster a supportive and understanding atmosphere that encourages students to achieve their full potential.
Autism Specialist Job Requirements:
- Proven experience working with students with autism in an educational setting.
- A relevant degree or qualification in Special Education, Psychology, or a related field.
- Advanced training in Autism Spectrum Disorders is highly desirable.
- Profound knowledge of Autism along with management strategies for Autism and SEN will be advantageous.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and parents.
- Flexibility and creativity in developing strategies to meet the diverse needs of students with autism.
- A deep commitment to improving the educational outcomes and well-being of students with autism.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Join GSL Education Today!
- Work in a collaborative and supportive team that values your contributions.
- Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Gain valuable experience working in different educational settings and with a variety of students.
- Continuous support from a dedicated consultant.
We welcome applications from all applicants who feel that they can add value to an already flourishing department and make an impactful difference in the lives of students with Autism.
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 inthe ‘Autism Specialist’ 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.