Autism Support

Autism Support
Secondary school – Caerphilly

Teaching Personnel are seeking individuals to work on a full and part-time basis to work within the additional needs classes across secondary schools in Caerphilly. We are looking for Support Assistants who have experience with learning difficulties and people passionate about supporting mental and emotional health.

Details of the role:

• Full, part time or adhoc work available.
• £12.90-£14 per hour dependant on experience.
• School hours – 08:15am-15:30pm.
• Term time only.
• Working with additional needs department of secondary schools.
• All schools based in Caerphilly area.

About you:

• Caring, kind and compassionate.
• Able to act on initiative.
• Professional or personal experience with additional needs.
• An understanding of Autism – verbal and non-verbal.
• Willingness to learn and get involved within schools.
• Passionate about supporting pupils with their life skills.

There is a vetting process to work within schools that require a fully enhanced DBS and registration onto the EWC. Teaching Personnel offer a personal Consultant to guide you through your vetting and placement process.

If you’re seeking a new and exciting opportunity and want to enhance the lives of pupils who struggle with their mental and emotional health, this could be the opportunity for you.

Next Steps:

• Apply today by sending your CV.
• Interviews are being held over the next 2 weeks.
• Trial and shadow days will be set up with local schools.
• This is an opportunity for those looking for short term work or keen to kick start a longer/ permanent career.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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