Specialist Support Assistant

Job Title: Specialist Support Assistant (x3 Positions) Location: Featherstone Contract: Full-time, Temp to Perm Start Date: January (ASAP Start Preferred)About the Role We are seeking three dedicated Specialist Support Assistants to join a thriving secondary resource provision in Featherstone. These roles involve supporting students with autism to access learning in a calm, structured and nurturing environment. You will work closely with teaching staff, intervention leads and pastoral teams to promote independence, emotional regulation and positive engagement across the school day.Key Responsibilities Form Time Support • Meet and greet students positively and help them settle for the day • Support equipment, planner and uniform checks • Encourage students to organise the correct books and materials for lessons • Assist with morning tasks when required and promote independence in reading • Engage in games and activities appropriately when invited • Use non-verbal cues and positive routines to support smooth transitions to lessons • Escort students safely and calmly through corridors, maintaining awareness at all timesIn-Lesson Support • Settle students quickly with equipment and planner ready • Support with writing dates, titles and organisation in workbooks • Deliver personalised support based on One Page Profiles and strategies provided • Promote independence, resilience and on-task behaviour • Follow teacher instructions and maintain silence during explanations • Use ..... full job details .....