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Location: Andover
Salary Scale: £82.80 to £100 per day
Start Date: ASAP/ September
Looking for a career with purpose and impact?
Ready to step into a role where every moment counts?
A fantastic opportunity has recently become available for an Autism Support Worker in a special school in Andover. The role involves supporting students who struggle with their class work, facilitating a fun and friendly learning environment, and providing support to the class teacher.
As an Autism Support Worker, you'll work closely with teachers, specialists and support staff to create a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child can thrive. You'll play a key role in helping pupils with ASD, ADHD, and SEMH needs build confidence, develop independence, and achieve their personal and academic goals.
Ready to start your rewarding journey in education as a Support Worker-Andover? Apply today or refer a friend who’d be a great fit! Let’s transform lives—together with GSL Education.
Key Responsibilities as an Autism Support Worker:
* To support students who struggle with their class work
* Facilitate a fun and friendly learning environment
* To provide support to the class teacher
* To help the class teacher prepare lesson materials and classroom boards
* To keep the classroom a tidy and presentable environment
* To encourage children to do their best
* Help manage classroom behaviour
* Listen to the children read and practice their phonics
Qualifications & Skills required for Autism Support Worker role:
* Experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly those with autism or social and emotional needs (preferred, not essential).
* Experience working with SEN (in school, care, or voluntary settings) preferred, not essential
* Knowledge of and experience with behaviour management strategies.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate effectively with parents and other professionals.
* A patient and nurturing approach to working with children.
* Ability to adapt and be flexible in a fast-paced and changing environment.
* Commitment to ongoing professional development in SEN practices and strategies.
To work with GSL Education as an Autism Support Worker, you should:
* Have the right to work in the UK.
* Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
* Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education
Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.
Please be advised that this Autism Support Worker role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
For more information about this position, please visit our website to contact the relevant branch. To work with GSL Education in the role of Autism Support Worker, please apply via the application link or visit gsleducation to apply online.
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