ASD Learning Support Assistant

Location: Chelmsford

Job Type: Contract, Full-Time

Primary Industry: Education and Training

Salary: £85 - £90 Per day

Benefits: £50 referral bonus

Job Description:

Job Duties:

• Provide support to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in educational settings
• Assist with classroom activities and help students with their learning and development
• Implement individualised education plans (IEPs) and behaviour management strategies
• Collaborate with teachers and parents to create a supportive learning environment
• Monitor and track student progress, providing feedback to the relevant stakeholders

Required Qualifications:

• Experience working with individuals with ASD or special educational needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently
• Patient, empathetic, and understanding attitude towards students

Education:

• Minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Additional qualifications in special education or relevant field is desirable

Experience:

• Prior experience in a similar role within an educational setting
• Demonstrated understanding of ASD and its impact on learning and behaviour

Knowledge and Skills:

• Familiarity with strategies for supporting individuals with ASD
• Knowledge of educational practises and procedures
• Ability to adapt and modify teaching methods to meet individual student needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Autism Awareness or related training
• First aid certification

Working Conditions:

• Work primarily within a school environment
• Potential for occasional travel to training sessions or external meetings
• Full-time hours, with occasional flexibility required

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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