Autism Classroom Support Location: Patchway, North Bristol Position: Autism Classroom Support Assistant Start Date: ASAP/January 2025 Salary: Competitive on PAYE, dependent on experience Are you passionate about supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Do you have the dedication and skills to make a real difference to the lives of young people? Axcis Education is recruiting for an Autism Classroom Support Assistant at an esteemed Special School in Patchway. This is a fantastic full-time opportunity for somebody looking to support students with autism in a structured, supportive environment. About the Role: As an Autism Classroom Support professional, you will work closely with students to have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to support their learning and and development. Your role will involve assisting teachers in delivering tailored learning plans, helping students with emotional and social challenges and providing one-to-one and group support. • Provide support for students with autism, assisting with their learning, social skills and emotional regulation. • Implement strategies to support communication, social interaction and independence. • Collaborate with the classroom teacher and other staff to create an inclusive learning environment. • Support students to manage challenging behaviours, using positive reinforcement and appropriate interventions. • Track and report on student progress, contributing to planning meetings and reviews. Why work with Axcis? We understand that working with students with autism requires specific skills, which is why we offer a wide-range of relevant CPD courses to help you develop the necessary expertise which our candidates can access free-of-charge. Our Autism Awareness and Behaviour Management training programs are designed to enhance your knowledge and give you practical strategies to support students effectively. Axcis also regularly offers Makaton training which benefits students who utilise alternative and visual communication methods. Whilst previous experience in a similar role is desirable, Axcis Education welcomes applications for this role from candidates with a variety of backgrounds. Experience in supporting students with autism, or working in an educational, healthcare, social care, or youth work settings would be highly advantageous. We also appreciate that candidates with close personal experiences of supporting people with autism would have many of the required skills to excel in this position. Apply today to avoid missing out on this opportunity. INDBRI<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Laura Dowson on 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2014.<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;50 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>