Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant looking to make a real difference to students in a unique environment?

Do you have experience working with vulnerable individuals on the Autistic Spectrum? Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children & young people?

Chalk Education are recruiting for an Autism Support Worker who has experience working with individuals on the Autistic Spectrum.

Our client is an independent school which caters for students from 3 – 19 years on the Autistic Spectrum. This school is located in Sheffield is Ofsted graded ‘good’ and provides a bespoke curriculum to children and young people as well as personalised learning opportunities.

Alongside the staff you will be responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people.

To be considered for this role you will need:

• Experience supporting individuals with Autism
• To be comfortable and confident delivering personal care
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong behaviour management skills
• A caring and positive attitude with a flexible approach

Additional requirements:

• References confirming suitability for role
• Commitment to safeguarding
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits

• Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
• Continual professional development through online training
• Competitive pay rates related to your experience
• Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
• Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers

For more information, please contact Lauren on 07944312054.

About Chalk

• At Chalk our direction, and long-term target, is to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing bespoke staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. We aim to offer a personal solution to all of our candidates, listening to your individual needs and taking into account your special requirements.
• Chalk is made up of a team of experienced education recruiters who all share the same goal – to build solid, long-term relationships with schools, teachers and support staff alike. We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools, Special Needs Schools and alternative provisions, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies.

The Legal Bit

• Chalk is an education recruitment agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Chalk promotes equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers, and applicants. We follow new GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data.