Autism Support Worker

Autism Support Worker - Bristol

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 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 not offer sponsorships

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

Key information:

• Autism Support Worker
• Bristol
• Long Term
• September start
• £90 - £95 per day
• 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.

Autism Support Worker - Bristol - Term time only - September Start