Lead Autism Support Worker - Mentoring Provision
| Posting date: | 11 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade H Points 15-17 £29,269 - £31,364 pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 May 2024 |
| Location: | Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0DR |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1414426 |
Summary
The Springfields Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a Lead Autism Support Worker to join the schools new mentoring provision in September 2024.
Post: Lead Autism Support Worker – Mentoring Provision
Location: The Springfields Academy (North Site), Curzon Street, Calne, SN11 ODS
FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade H Points 15-17 £29,269 - £31,364 per annum pro rata
Actual Annual Salary: £21,999 - £23,573
Contract Type: Permanent, Part time, term time only (39 weeks a year - term time only paid for 46.4 weeks)
Contract Hours: 31.25 hours per week; Monday to FridayAbout the role We are looking for a Lead Autism Support Worker (LASW) to work within our new mentoring provision. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new provision that supports our pupils that find it difficult to come to school to re-integrate into education. This role includes working with pupils in the community, at Springfields and in close partnership with families. You will be supported by an Autism/SEND Teacher, the SENCo and Therapy Teams. Springfields is a fantastic, vibrant and caring community that engages pupils and develops positive attitudes to learning. Our autism approach is accessed by all our pupils and is personalised to meet specific needs. All our pupils have an education, health and care plan.About the successful candidate The position Lead Autism Support Worker (LASW) is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and compassionate individual to lead interventions and support our learners with autism to reintegrate into school. Key skills: To have a good knowledge and understanding of autism and social communication needs and appropriate strategies to support pupils with this need. E.g. TEACCH To have knowledge and understanding of social, emotional & mental health needs and cognitive needs, that affect children and young people's development. Excellent listening skills An ability to build strong, trusting relationships To be resilient and able to take regular responsibility for agreed learning /activities Promote and support the inclusion of all pupils in the learning and social skills activities To use positive and personalised anxiety management strategies About the School The Springfields Academy is an academy based in Calne. We aspire to build safe independent lives for autistic young people through support, understanding and enablement. Additionally, we hold the National Autistic Society Advanced specialist award and are recognised as an Ofsted good school. We are an acknowledged centre of excellence for Autism; we are highly reflective in our practices, and are continually working to improve our provision and practices. We provide a personalised curriculum journey that enables leaners with a diagnosis of autism to develop skills in areas of need and to overcome their barriers to learning. The drive to build ‘safe Independent lives’ shapes this curriculum and everything else that we do.About the Trust Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 17 academies in Plymouth, Bournemouth, Dorset, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.Next StepsClosing date: for applications is Wednesday, 8th May 2024 Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for w/c 20th May We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.
Opportunities and Benefits We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits. We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.
Actual Annual Salary: £21,999 - £23,573
Contract Type: Permanent, Part time, term time only (39 weeks a year - term time only paid for 46.4 weeks)
Contract Hours: 31.25 hours per week; Monday to FridayAbout the role We are looking for a Lead Autism Support Worker (LASW) to work within our new mentoring provision. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new provision that supports our pupils that find it difficult to come to school to re-integrate into education. This role includes working with pupils in the community, at Springfields and in close partnership with families. You will be supported by an Autism/SEND Teacher, the SENCo and Therapy Teams. Springfields is a fantastic, vibrant and caring community that engages pupils and develops positive attitudes to learning. Our autism approach is accessed by all our pupils and is personalised to meet specific needs. All our pupils have an education, health and care plan.About the successful candidate The position Lead Autism Support Worker (LASW) is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and compassionate individual to lead interventions and support our learners with autism to reintegrate into school. Key skills: To have a good knowledge and understanding of autism and social communication needs and appropriate strategies to support pupils with this need. E.g. TEACCH To have knowledge and understanding of social, emotional & mental health needs and cognitive needs, that affect children and young people's development. Excellent listening skills An ability to build strong, trusting relationships To be resilient and able to take regular responsibility for agreed learning /activities Promote and support the inclusion of all pupils in the learning and social skills activities To use positive and personalised anxiety management strategies About the School The Springfields Academy is an academy based in Calne. We aspire to build safe independent lives for autistic young people through support, understanding and enablement. Additionally, we hold the National Autistic Society Advanced specialist award and are recognised as an Ofsted good school. We are an acknowledged centre of excellence for Autism; we are highly reflective in our practices, and are continually working to improve our provision and practices. We provide a personalised curriculum journey that enables leaners with a diagnosis of autism to develop skills in areas of need and to overcome their barriers to learning. The drive to build ‘safe Independent lives’ shapes this curriculum and everything else that we do.About the Trust Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 17 academies in Plymouth, Bournemouth, Dorset, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.Next StepsClosing date: for applications is Wednesday, 8th May 2024 Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for w/c 20th May We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.
Opportunities and Benefits We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits. We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.