Austim Support Worker

Autism Support Worker

Location: Bromley

Salary: £90 – £95

Start date: ASAP 

Working hours: 08:30am – 16:00pm

Are you a dedicated and compassionate individual with a passion for supporting children and young people with Autism? Do you want to make a meaningful impact on their learning journey and overall development? If so, we want to hear from you!

The role: 

As an Autism Support Worker, you will play a pivotal role in supporting students with special educational needs to achieve their full potential. Working within a vibrant and inclusive SEN school, you’ll provide tailored support to children and young people with Autism/ASC, Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD).

Your responsibilities

• Delivering individualised support: Work closely with teachers and therapists to deliver personalised learning plans, ensuring that each student’s unique needs and abilities are supported.
• Creating a stimulating environment: Assist in creating a nurturing, engaging, and creative learning environment that inspires students to explore, learn, and grow.
• Encouraging communication: Use communication aids such as Makaton and PECS to help students express themselves, while promoting their confidence and independence.
• Supporting classroom activities: Help facilitate lessons and activities that are both educational and enjoyable, adapting them as needed to ensure inclusivity for all students.
• Providing personal care: Offer compassionate support with daily care needs, including feeding, toileting, and mobility, to ensure the well-being and comfort of every child.
• Building relationships: Develop strong and trusting relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, fostering a collaborative and positive atmosphere within the school.
• Monitoring progress: Observe and document student progress, sharing insights with teachers and therapists to continuously improve their learning experience.

Why choose Engage?

We put the ambitions of our teachers first, ensuring you have the support to teach the way you want to, and we pride ourselves on providing high levels of service to our teachers and support staff.

• Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
• Free CPD sessions
• Your own dedicated consultant
• Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!
• Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners

I’m interested. How do I apply? 

Great! If you meet the criteria to become a supply teacher with Engage, you can apply below or contact us directly. All applicants require a formally recognised teaching qualification and training. 

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. 

All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided.

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