Job Introduction
We are looking to appoint a part time (13 hours, 2 days a week - Thursday and Friday) Communication Support Worker to join the Autism Inclusion Team based at Norton Canes High School, as soon as possible. Experience of working with Autistic young people in an education setting is essential.
You will work alongside the Specialist Teacher and other Communication Support Workers located at Norton Canes High School Resource base.
Employees have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people ensuring they are protected from harm. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Prior to the Interview we will request your references. Failure to obtain both references will result in your interview being withdrawn. Online checks may form part of the recruitment process for shortlisted candidates (as recommended in Keeping children safe in education document - 2023).
Main Responsibility
- To provide direct support to pupils within the Resource, including delivery of elements of coursework provided by the school staff.
- To support pupils from the Resource in mainstream lessons and transitions throughout the school.
- To assist in developing the Resource and creating an autism friendly environment.
- To support school staff to understand the nature of autism and the possible social and educational implications for the pupils and their peers, through training and discussion.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and committed Communication Support Worker, who will work within Norton Canes High School Autism Resource base to support a high quality, inclusive educational experience for Autistic children/young people.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced teaching assistant/communication support worker, who has extensive experience of working with Autistic children/young people in education settings and a passion for inclusion, enabling all children to flourish and grow.
Although this role is based within Norton Canes High School, there might be incidences of cover support required around the county and the need to transport of students to events, so this post is designated as a casual car user. Applicants must be able to drive, have a driving licence and have daily access to a car. However, for disabled applicants, reasonable adjustments will be made where required.
For more details or an informal chat please contact:
Rob Sigley, Resource base co-ordinator – Autism Inclusion Team
Email: robert.sigley@staffordshire.gov.uk
Closing date: Sunday 7th April 2024
Interview date: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Start date: Monday 20th May 2024
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As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.
