Learning Support Worker - Autism Specific

Woodside Lodge Outdoor Learning Centre, in March 2018, shall be opening its sister school, Brickyard Barn Outdoor Learning Centre. We are an Independent Special School catering wholly for young people aged 10-19 with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Please view our website www.brickyard-barn.co.uk for more information.

JOB DESCRIPTION 

WOODSIDE LODGE Outdoor Learning Centre
Outdoor Learning Centre.....where AUTISM is our FIRST language

Support Worker
Role Purpose: To aid in the facilitation of the academic, and overall, progression of

students across all bases.

Skill Requirements:

Essential Personal Attributes

• Drive, resilience, confidence, initiative, resourcefulness, calm under pressure, common sense and an ability to manage ambiguity.

• Ability to build rapport & trust quickly with both students & staff.

Essential

• An ability to communicate with staff and students alike, in order to best impact on academic, and overall, attainment.

• An appreciation and acknowledgement of the overall direction of the school and the policies which govern it.

• An openness and optimistic outlook towards change.

• A knowledge of, and up to date qualifications in, the safe

  handling of students.

• Full comprehension of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)

  information and protocol, as well as all safeguarding issues.

• Competent in administering first aid.

• An understanding of a variety of behaviour management

  techniques, with a focus on resolution management

  followed by developmental reflection.

• An ability to perform in situations of high pressure, showing

  not only theoretical understanding, but also ‘real-life’

  understanding of both autism and behavioural difficulties.

• An aptitude to work in partnership with a number of

  professionals, as well as parents/carers.

• A willingness to attend staff meetings, support the vision of

  SLT and contribute ideas towards better practice.

• A willingness to take on challenges ‘above and beyond’

  their role as support worker, in order to fully contribute to the

  ethos of the school and the progression of its students.

• A willingness to work outside of the conventional classroom and embrace outdoor learning, in line with the ethos of the

  school.

• An understanding of the need for routine and discipline,

  ensuring that consistent messages are communicated to all

  students and staff.

• GCSE Maths & English

Date of Issue: March 2017 1 Date of review: March 2018
Document Owner: Operations Manager

WOODSIDE LODGE Outdoor Learning Centre
Outdoor Learning Centre.....where AUTISM is our FIRST language

Desirable

• Ambition and willingness to take further responsibility.

• Experience of supporting in a variety of educational settings.

• A deep and thorough understanding of autism, perhaps

  backed up by Autism Level 1 and Level 2 Training.

• A commitment towards CPD.

• History of working with children who are disengaged with

  education.

• Team Teach trained

Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to)

• Where leading sessions, plan schemes of work and session plans for students

• Support in lessons, where needed, taking instruction from the subject teacher to best progress the academic achievement of the student within the session.

• Contribute to staff meetings with ideas for overall student progression and report back on sessions to Base Manager.

• Have an awareness of the targets of each child with whom they come into contact, by seeking out most recent IEP/IBP.

• Facilitate the transportation of students between Woodside Lodge OLC’s different bases.

• Build strong relationships with all students, in order to work with them at all levels of emotional difficulty.

• Be first on the scene when children reach crisis point, prioritising negotiation skills and talk to de-escalate, before consideration of safe handling to reach calm.

• Contribute to activities to ensure the base is in the best order possible and remains a safe and stimulating work environment.

• Embedding of positive attitudes towards education, in conjunction with all other professionals at the school.

• Be a champion and advocate for Woodside Lodge OLC, ensuring positive personal communication to all stakeholders.

• Provide lunchtime cover

• Timely completion of teacher assessment logs and student progress sheets

  Compliance responsibilities

• Have an awareness of the risk assessment for bases in which they work and be up to date with all relevant policies and procedures.

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

  Date of Issue: March 2017 2 Date of review: March 2018
  Document Owner: Operations Manager

WOODSIDE LODGE Outdoor Learning Centre
Outdoor Learning Centre.....where AUTISM is our FIRST language

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Provision of written reports to document behavioural incidents, or safeguarding matters.

• Completion of relevant training documents to keep up to date in all key areas of education.

  Health & Safety Responsibilities

• All employees are responsible for ensuring they take every reasonable action to keep themselves and everyone in the school environment safe and well.

Date of Issue: March 2017 3 Date of review: March 2018
Document Owner: Operations Manager