Autism Support Worker
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Position Overview & Specifications
AK Teaching are seeking several Support Workers to join our team. You will be working within one of our partner schools in Sunderland with students who have Autism and Moderate Learning Disabilities.
The students are aged 2-19 years old so you need to be comfortable working across both primary and secondary ages. The role is Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:30am-4:30pm, no weekends or school holidays.
Working within our SEND schools is extremely challenging yet so rewarding at the same time. No two days are the same and you will most definitely be kept busy!
Competitive pay based on experience.
DBS on the update service is needed, if you don't have one you will need to be in a position to get one.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 11 months
Salary: £80.00-£90.00 per day
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: FM2206
Expected start date: 05/09/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Autism Support Worker roles across AK Teaching's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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