Overview
We are looking for an Autism Support Worker (ASW) to work alongside the teacher to deliver a personalised autism friendly academic and social skills curriculum, as well as to support the families to implement functional skills within the home and community at our Calne site. Springfields is a fantastic, vibrant and caring community that engages pupils and develops positive attitudes to learning. Our autism approach is accessed by all our pupils and is personalised to meet specific needs. All our pupils have an education, health and care plan. The position of Autism Support Worker (ASW) is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and compassionate individual to lead interventions and support our learners with autism.
Responsibilities
* 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 strategies
About the School and Trust
The Springfields Academy is specialist academy for 250 pupils aged 4-19 who have a diagnosis of autism and/or present with a speech, language and communication need. Over recent years the school has substantially grown in response to Wiltshire need and now offers high quality research based education to its population. The Springfields Academy builds safe, independent lives through support, understanding and enablement for our autistic population. To achieve this goal, we look at the unique impact autism has on the individual child and as a result, personalise the child\'s curriculum, care and therapeutic package to ensure every child achieves and experiences success and independence. This model is based on personalisation and innovation, and we pride ourselves on approach to meeting the presenting needs of all pupils. We are proud to be recognised as an Ofsted \"Good\" school that holds the NAS Advanced Specialist Award. We have a clear strategic vision of becoming a \"centre and system of excellence\" for autism and are two years through a four-year plan to achieve this.
Trust Background
Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 16 academies in Plymouth, Bournemouth, Dorset and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows. Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them. We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.
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.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.
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