Are you a compassionate individual with the skills it takes to support young people with Autism Spectrum Condition? You might be somebody who has a deep personal understanding of the challenges faced by those with Autism? Perhaps you’re an experienced teaching assistant seeking a new challenge and a chance to learn new skills? Axcis Education is seeking to recruit an experienced Autism Support Assistant with the personal qualities it takes to excel in this role. If you are a resilient and empathetic teaching assistant with experience, whether employment-based or personal, of working with people with Autism we would love to hear from you. Easily accessible by public transport and with a large staff car park, this school in North Bristol is convenient for public transport users and drivers alike. This school aims to provide a calm, supportive and safe environment for all students. You will be supported by a large, professional and caring staff body in a school environment where every young person is treated with respect. Supporting a collaborative approach between families and professionals, your understanding of how Autism affects young people affected, and their wider networks, will be beneficial to your progression in this post. This is a new and purpose-built school with fantastic facilities which include those for therapeutic and sensory purposes. This is a full-time and long-term role with working hours between 08:30 and 15:15 Monday-Friday during term-time. On a daily basis, the successful autism support assistant will be working on a 1-1 in basis to support the academic and social development of the students who attend the school, particularly across the lower key stages. Your support will be essential in helping the student develop communication skills and navigate social interaction. To be successful in your application for this Autism Support Assistant post, you will need: • A positive, hard-working outlook and the ability to undertake a collaborative approach to support for students at the school • Experience of working with young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a professional or personal capacity • Ideally, a year of experience in a classroom-based special educational needs role, or within a different sector such as Youth Work or Residential Care • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to support pupil progress. A relevant qualification such as NCFE CACHE Level 2/3 ‘Supporting Teaching and Learning’ would be highly beneficial. What Axcis Education can offer the successful Autism Support Assistant: • Access to over 400 accredited CPD courses for your professional development • Competitive rates of pay on PAYE from £83.40/day dependent on experience • The opportunity to secure a long-term or potentially permanent role within a progressive SEN setting If you are a creative, committed Autism Support Assistant with a passion for supporting children with SEND, Axcis Education would love to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for this role to secure long-term employment in this excellent school. INDBRI <br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Laura Dowson on 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2014 and click on the apply button.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;150 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br /><br />As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Laura Dowson&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2014</strong></strong>