Job Introduction
Communication Support Worker - Autism Inclusion Team (permanent, part time)
Salary: £27,803 - £31,364 per annum (pro rata)
We are looking to appoint a part time peripatetic Communication Support Worker (0.8 - 26 hours) as from February 2024. Applicants will need to have experience of working with Autistic young people and have a comprehensive knowledge of Autism friendly approaches and adjustments. The role entails team work with Teacher and CSW colleagues working in Mainstream settings from Nursery to Post 16, advising staff and parents and providing support for Autistic pupils. GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths is essential.
The role initially will be predominantly in Stafford, Stone and Newcastle-under-Lyme.
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. Online checks may form part of the recruitment process for shortlisted candidates (as recommended in Keeping children safe in education document - 2023).
Prior to the interview we will request your references. Failure to obtain both references will result in your interview being withdrawn.
Due to the peripatetic nature of this job, this post is designated as an essential 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:
Kate Prinold, Team Lead: Autism Inclusion Team
Tel: 01785 356830
Email: kate.prinold@staffordshire.gov.uk
Closing date: 21st January 2024
Interview date: 6th February 2024
Main Responsibility
Under the direction of the Specialist Teacher, as a Communication Support Worker you will:
- Have day to day responsibility for a designated caseload of Autistic children / young people within a variety of settings, which may include high school resource bases.
- Co-ordinate, plan, advise, deliver and review a range of Autism specific interventions.
- Work closely with education staff in an advisory role to support inclusion within the classroom/setting.
- Deliver Autism specific training to a range of settings.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and committed Communication Support Worker who will work within education settings 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.
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values:
The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:
We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.
We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.
Our benefits:
We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to a range of benefits.
Our recruitment process:
As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Silver 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.
