At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with autism and behavioural needs in a fun, inclusive environment.
- Company: Outstanding school in Bradford dedicated to diverse learning needs.
- Benefits: Full-time hours, training opportunities, and a supportive team.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Passion for supporting learners and willingness to undergo training.
The predicted salary is between 31050 - 37950 £ per year.
Location: Bradford
Hours: 8.30am - 3.30pm - Full time
As a Behaviour and Autism Support Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting students with autism and behavioural needs. You will work 1:1 with students both inside the classroom and across the school setting, helping them to access the curriculum, develop social skills, and manage their behaviour effectively.
You will work alongside other support staff, teachers, the behaviour support team and Senior Leadership to help maintain and assist in providing a fun, creative, safe and inclusive learning environment for all learners. The school has two sites catering for various needs, abilities and age groups around the Bradford area. It is an outstanding school that supports children from EY to 11 years old, with a range of learning, physical, complex, communication and behavioural needs. With fantastic facilities to accommodate all learners and help staff create an accessible education for all attending.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support learners throughout their day-to-day activities and schedule, within the classroom for academic support, and around the school setting.
- Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour within the school in a controlled and calm manner, helping resolve issues and calm crisis moments down, whilst prioritising the well-being of the learners.
- Support the class teacher in helping all learners access their education, whether that is the set-out lesson, or working more on a specialised timetable.
- Work alongside classroom, teaching and SLT in recording learner progression, behaviour and development via system logs.
- Help support with personal care, hygiene support and other medical requirements depending on the learners' needs.
- Be willing to attend additional training in relation to safeguarding, Team Teach and other relevant Special Educational Needs based development.
Behaviour and Autism Support in Bradford employer: Veritas Education
Join a dedicated team at an established Alternative Provision in West London, where your role as a Learning Support Assistant will be both impactful and rewarding. With a strong focus on collaboration and professional development, you'll have the opportunity to grow alongside passionate colleagues while making a real difference in the lives of students facing challenges. Enjoy a supportive work culture that values resilience and commitment, all within a vibrant community committed to fostering positive educational outcomes.
