Autism Support Worker

About the role

To be considered for the Autism Support Worker role you must:

• Have some knowledge and experience of working with Autism
• Be adaptable and proactive, able to deal with challenging behaviour effectively
• Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of school staff
• 1 months relevant experience within the last 4 years

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position is 1 months relevant experience within the last 4 years.

Vision for Education is seeking to appoint an Autism Support Worker to work in a specialist SEND school in Wakefield. This will be a 1:1 role working with a specific young learner who will need support and encouragement fulfilling their daily routine in school. Autism Support Workers play an important role in helping to create structure and a positive experience in the students’ academic learning therefore we are looking for a committed, hardworking individual to join the team.

This is a full-time role and will require assistance with personal care needs.

A special needs school that works hard to support children with additional needs, this school benefits from a supportive and friendly staff team. The school are proud to offer lots of opportunities for professional development and progression.

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online training package.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.