Job description
Join Our Team to become a valued Autism Support Worker in Bournemouth!
Are you a passionate individual dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive Autism-based educational environment?
GSL Education are seeking an experienced Autism Support Worker for an astoundingschool located in Bournemouth. This role is pivotal in providing tailored support to students, ensuring they can achieve their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive setting.
Job Title: Autism Support Worker
Location: Bournemouth
Salary Range: £12.82 - £14.72 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start: Immediate
Contract: Full-time/Part-time
About the Role:
As an Autism Support Worker, you will work closely with teachers, educational psychologists and other professionals to provide individualised support, helping students navigate both academic and social challenges. Your responsibilities will include offering one-on-one assistance, helping manage behaviour and implementing tailored strategies to aid in students’ development.
Essential Qualities That We Are Looking For:
- Providing one-on-one and small group support to students with autism.
- Collaborating with teachers and other support staff to implement tailored educational plans.
- Assisting in the development of social skills and promoting positive behaviour.
- Ensuring a safe and inclusive environment that meets the individual needs of each student.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, parents and other professionals to develop and implement effective support strategies.
- Monitoring and reporting on student progress to teachers and parents.
The Successful Candidate Will:
- Have prior experience working with children or young adults with autism.
- Have an understanding of Autism Spectrum Condition and strategies to support children with additional needs.
- Have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
- Possess the flexibility to support students with a range of needs and adapt to different classroom environments.
- Have a compassionate and patient approach to supporting students with additional needs.
What Do We Want From You: To thrive in these roles, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an updated CV (with two relevant references from the last two years and covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps)
- An enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one with GSL Education).
Why Choose GSL Education?
- 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 a significant impact on the educational journey of students.
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 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.