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 families in implementing functional skills within the home and community at our Calne site. Springfields is a vibrant and caring community that engages pupils and develops positive attitudes to learning.
* 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 learning and social‑skills activities.
* To use positive and personalised anxiety‑management strategies, and to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues inside and outside the school, continuously develop their skills, and pursue professional excellence.
The Springfields Academy is a specialist academy for 250 pupils aged 4‑19 who have a diagnosis of autism and/or a speech, language and communication need. Over recent years the school has grown substantially in response to Wiltshire need and now offers high‑quality, research‑based education to its population. The Academy builds safe, independent lives through support, understanding and enablement for our autistic population. To achieve this goal we personalise each child’s curriculum, care, and therapeutic package to ensure that every child experiences success and independence. The model is based on personalisation and innovation, and we take pride in meeting the presenting needs of all pupils. We are proud to be recognized as an Ofsted ‘Good’ school that holds the NAS Advanced Specialist Award, and we have a clear strategic vision of becoming a centre and system of excellence for autism. Trust background: Reach South is a young, developing trust that operates across the South West of England, delivering education for 3‑19‑year‑olds across 16 academies in Plymouth, Bournemouth, Dorset and Wiltshire. We are building our Trust on a set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles that emphasise the development of knowledge, skills and attitudes to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond expectations. We deliver exceptional education for children and young people, supporting a talented and committed workforce and providing regular professional development and training opportunities. Staff can visit other local schools, work with outside professionals, and participate in e‑learning and face‑to‑face training.
We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, excellent career progression, development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme and many other benefits.
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