Job Duties:

• Provide support to students with autism in a special needs secondary school setting
• Assist in teaching life skills and promoting independence
• Manage behaviours that challenge in a calm and professional manner
• Work with non-verbal students to facilitate communication

Required Qualifications:

• Experience working with individuals with autism
• Understanding of secondary education curriculum
• Ability to handle and de-escalate challenging behaviours

Experience:

Prior experience working in a similar role within an educational setting

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of autism spectrum disorders and interventions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional training in autism support or related field
• Experience working with non-verbal individuals

Working Conditions:

This role involves working in a school environment with students with autism. The position may require some flexibility in working hours to accommodate school schedules.

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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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