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Autism Support Worker

The Springfields Academy, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0DS

This job expired on 21 January 2021 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 February 2021

• Closing date

  21 January 2021 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 December 2020

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade F, £20,903 rising to a maximum of £22,183, pro-rata per annum
• Additional allowances:

  We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities with many other benefits. ; We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.

Autism Support Worker job summary

We are looking for Autism Support Worker(s) (ASW) to work 1:1 with a pupils, in small groups and to deliver personalised autism friendly academic and social skills curriculum. The position of Autism Support Worker (ASW) is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and compassionate individual who wants to make a difference in the lives of our learners with autism. Key skills include: • To have a good knowledge and understanding of autism and social communication needs and appropriate strategies to support pupils with this need. E.g. TEACCH • To have knowledge and understanding of social, emotional & mental health needs and cognitive needs, that affect children and young people’s development. • Excellent listening skills • An ability to build strong, trusting relationships • To be resilient and able to take regular responsibility for agreed learning /activities • Promote and support the inclusion of all pupils in the learning and social skills activities • To use positive and personalised anxiety management and emotional regulation strategies

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About The Springfields Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 19
• School size: 241 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Springfields Academy website
• Email address: nwhitcombe@springfields.wilts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01249 814125
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-springfields-academy

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