School Support Worker Suitable to NQT New

Are you an experienced Support Worker, Care Worker or Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs?

Academics is currently recruiting a School Support Worker to work within a specialist educational setting in Aylesbury, supporting learners with autism, communication difficulties and complex needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for School Support Worker with experience in education, care, SEN or specialist support who are looking for flexible, part-time and as needed work in Aylesbury.

You will play an important role in helping learners feel safe, supported and able to engage with their education, including working with non-verbal learners and those with complex needs.

Key Details
Location: Aylesbury
Pay: £14.50-£15.00 per hour, depending on experience
Hours: Part-time and flexible ; days can be discussed around your availability
Contract: Temporary, ad-hoc work with opportunities for regular ongoing work
Start: Immediate
What You'll Be Doing

As a School Support Worker, your role will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to learners with autism and additional needs
• Supporting non-verbal learners with communication, sensory activities and learning tasks
• Providing personal and intimate care where required
• Following individual learning and care plans
• Encouraging learners to participate positively in their education and daily routines
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals
• Helping to maintain a calm, safe, supportive and inclusive environment

We're keen to hear from people who have:

• Right to work in the UK (sponsorship cannot be offered)
• Availability for part-time or flexible work
• Experience supporting autistic and/or non-verbal learners, ideally within a school, care or specialist setting
• Confidence and willingness to provide personal and intimate care
• A calm, patient and empathetic approach
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs

Could This Role Be Right for You?

Whether you're an experienced School Support Worker, Teaching Assistant, Support Worker or Care Worker looking to move into education, this could be an excellent opportunity to build on your existing experience while working flexibly.

If you're based in or around Aylesbury, have experience supporting children or young people with additional needs, and are looking for part-time, flexible or ad-hoc work, we'd love to hear from you.

Academics are acting as an agency in relation to this vacancy.

Education and Training - School Support Worker - Aylesbury

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.