Support Worker for Children

Full Job Description

Support Worker for children with Autism  

Full-Time
Dudley
£83- £85 Day (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications) 

Starting: As Soon As Possible  

The School and Role 

The school caters for children with a primary diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition, additionally supporting Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs associated with this primary diagnosis. The school provides a supportive and nurturing environment, focusing on the holistic development of their students. Many students will have had adverse experiences within mainstream settings, the schools therapeutic approach creates a safe environment for students to grow in confidence. 

Your role within the school will be to work on a one-to-one basis with students, you will be using positive reinforcement and a personalised approach to develop their academic and social skills. The small class sizes allow for more targeted support, you will be expected to work as a team with the classroom teacher and other supportive members of the class. On an individual basis, you will be expected to take a proactive approach to your work, this means making key decisions about how to best support the child you are working with. Your aim is to develop students' confidence and build their academic and social skill sets.  

The desired support worker will have;  

• A Minimum of 1-year experience of working with people with Autism Spectrum Condition.  

• A DBS on the update service, or willingness to undergo a DBS Check.  

• If you have lived/worked outside of the United Kingdom within the last 5 years you will need to provide an Overseas Police Check. 

• A passion for supporting and caring for young people with physical and learning disabilities.  

• An Ability to work individually and take a proactive approach to student care and learning.  

• Knowledge of trauma informed practice would be desirable.

 
As a Support Worker who is part of our team, you benefit from:  

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.) 

• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).  

• Social and networking events. 

• Pension contributions.  

• CPD to help with your professional development. 

• Access to a dedicated consultant. 

 
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.  

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.  

How to apply 
If you are a Support Worker who can enthuse, motivate and engage people and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.  

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other roles you can call us on (phone number removed)

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