Autism Support Worker

Bristol Full-Time 18000 - 24000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

Are you passionate about helping set up young people for success? Are you keen to make a difference while also gaining valuable and rewarding experience?

A fantastic opportunity has recently become available for an Autism Support Worker in a primary school in Bristol. The school are looking for someone to start in September.

The role 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

The successful Autism Support Worker:

You will need to be calm and compassionate. Personality is everything!
You must be able to take initiative well and problem solve
Have some experience working with children - desirable but not essential
You must be patient. Some students struggle with additional learning needs and need someone supportive to help them get through the school day
You must understand the importance of safeguarding in schools
Must have an enhanced DBS Check or be willing to apply for one
Must have right to live/work in the UK - we are not able to offer sponsorships

If you do not have a DBS certificate - we can support your application.

Key information:

Location: Bristol - BS11
Long Term: £90 - £100 per day DOE
Term time only

This is a wonderful opportunity to support those learners that need extra assistance while also gaining valuable classroom experience. This will surely be a great stepping stone should you want to explore a career in education.