Specialist Support Assistant. Education & Training

Job Title:
Specialist Support Assistant (x3 Positions)
Location:
Featherstone
Contract:
Full-time, Temp to Perm
Start Date:
January (ASAP Start Preferred)

We are seeking three dedicated Specialist Support Assistants to join a thriving secondary resource provision in Featherstone. These roles involve supporting students with autism to access learning in a calm, structured and nurturing environment. You will work closely with teaching staff, intervention leads and pastoral teams to promote independence, emotional regulation and positive engagement across the school day.

• Meet and greet students positively and help them settle for the day
• Support equipment, planner and uniform checks
• Encourage students to organise the correct books and materials for lessons
• Assist with morning tasks when required and promote independence in reading
• Engage in games and activities appropriately when invited
• Use non-verbal cues and positive routines to support smooth transitions to lessons
• Escort students safely and calmly through corridors, maintaining awareness at all times

• Settle students quickly with equipment and planner ready
• Support with writing dates, titles and organisation in workbooks
• Deliver personalised support based on One Page Profiles and strategies provided
• Promote independence, resilience and on-task behaviour
• Follow teacher instructions and maintain silence during explanations
• Use positive direction and clear warnings before issuing sanctions
• Call for support if behaviour escalates beyond expected strategies
• Take supportive notes to assist with follow-up work
• Collect and return work for students who are absent or leave lessons early

• Follow direction from intervention leads and contribute appropriately
• Participate in structured social games to build relationships
• Reinforce that interventions are compulsory and ensure full participation

• Support colleagues in maintaining a calm, quiet environment during dismissal
• Use non-verbal cues to support regulation
• Offer positive reinforcement and praise
• Maintain professionalism and warm communication as students leave
• Use staff time for reflection, regulation and team support
  
  Report serious concerns to the DSL immediately and maintain confidentiality at all times

• Use professional judgement to support dysregulated students safely
• Call for assistance when needed and avoid overcrowding a student in crisis
• Maintain safety, empathy and calm communication
• Ensure duty of care at all times until further support arrives

• Competitive daily rate of £12.07 £ 14.43 per hour
• Ongoing professional development and CPD opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of students with autism

This role is to start ASAP, so if you are ready to make a positive impact contact Tracey young on: (phone number removed) or email me your cv to (url removed) now!