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ONE TO ONE LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
SPECIALISING IN AUTISM (TEMPORARY POSITION)

Term Time
 Monday to Friday 9.00am-12.00pm

Dear Prospective Applicant,

We are looking for a suitably qualified One to One Learning Support Assistant Specializing in Autism
to work with a child in Year 1 who has Autism and Developmental Coordination Disorder.

This rewarding role involves providing dedicated support to an individual pupil, helping them to thrive
both academically and socially within our school community.

The successful candidate will be patient, empathetic and highly supportive, with the ability to build
positive relationships and adapt to the pupil’s individual needs. You will work closely with teaching
staff to deliver personalised learning, encourage independence and contribute to the overall wellbeing
of the child.

Amesbury  is  a  vibrant  co-educational  preparatory  school  set  in  the  beautiful  countryside  near
Hindhead, Surrey. We cater for approximately 330 children aged from 9 months to 13 years. Our ethos
is built on excellence, inclusivity and a strong sense of community, with staff embracing a ‘work hard,
play hard’ approach.

If you are  caring, committed and passionate  about  helping children achieve  their full potential, we
warmly invite you to apply.

Application forms can be found at Careers – Amesbury School.
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School Aims

Our primary aim at Amesbury Prep School is to ensure that every child enjoys a fulfilling and enriching
educational journey. We strive to create an environment where each student feels valued, supported
and empowered to reach their full potential. Specifically, our goals include:

1.  Equipping  every  child  with  the  skills,  aptitudes  and  resilience  necessary  for  success  in  senior

school and beyond.

2.  Cultivating a caring community that promotes commitment, courtesy, cooperation, tolerance and

compassion.

3.  Fostering strong partnerships between home and school to enhance the educational experience.
4.  Setting a high standard of achievement and innovation, while nurturing personal development

among staff.

5.  Fulfilling our social and environmental responsibilities to society.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Amesbury as a One to One Learning Support Assistant
Specializing in Autism. The successful candidate will provide dedicated support to an individual pupil,
helping them to access learning, develop confidence, and make excellent progress both academically
and socially. This role requires patience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work
collaboratively with teaching staff in a busy and supportive school environment.

Job Specification

•  Have the  self-confidence, style, and communication skills to represent the  school effectively to

both parents and staff.

•  Supporting the child in the classroom for all Literacy and Numeracy lessons and to provide

appropriate language support, which will be planned by the class teacher at the pupil’s current
level

•  Support the child with therapy targets throughout the school week
•  Support the child with occupational therapy targets set by the occupational therapist throughout

the school week (if advised)

•  To attend termly review meetings with parents, along with private therapists
•  To be a good communicator and work with the child’s class teacher, the Head of Key Stage one

and the Head of SEND

•  To keep the child’s parents informed each week, regarding the child’s academic and pastoral

support

•  To support the class teacher by preparing appropriate resources to be used with the child during

lessons

•  To  have  a  strong  commitment  to  safeguarding  the  pupil  (and  others),  and  work  with  the

school’s values and ethos in mind

•  To be accommodating and flexible in a changing environment, and to attend school trips

with the child

•  To comply with all Health and Safety Policies.

Qualifications

To be able to provide Literacy and Numeracy Support

Level 3 Helen Arkell preferred but not essential

Experience with Speech and Language therapy and Occupational Therapy Support is essential

Experience with supporting children with Autism

Safeguarding Commitment
Amesbury Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and will be subject to enhanced
DBS checks.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role further, please don’t hesitate to get in touch
recruitment@amesburyschool.co.uk

Sutton Mental Health Foundation

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Sutton Crisis Café Crisis Support Worker

 ‘E’ denotes essential criteria which will be used in shortlisting, while ‘D’ denotes desirable qualities or factors.

1. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

•  Experience of supporting and engaging positively with vulnerable adults (and
stakeholders involved in their care) using a person-centred approach to form
collaborative, warm and empathetic relationships leading to positive outcomes..

E

•  Experience of confidently and effectively assessing risks and needs, as well as

developing appropriate risk management plans.

•  Understanding of issues facing people in a mental health crisis, and experience of
communicating effectively with people in a mental health crisis to finding safe and
positive ways to ‘hold’ and de-escalate situations.

•  Strong grasp of equal opportunities, confidentiality, data protection, risk management

and anti-discrimination practice

•  Knowledge of local mental health services

•  Experience of positively promoting organisation/service at external events, including

delivering presentations and creating marketing material

•  Experience of working with BAME communities and young people

•  Knowledge of relevant legislation, eg Community Care, Mental health, Health and Safety

and welfare benefits legislation

E

E

E

D

D

D

D

2. EDUCATION

2.1

There are no specific educational or professional qualifications needed for this post.  However, applicants must
have a good level of literacy and be able to communicate with clients, professionals and carers.

3. SKILLS AND ABILITIES

3.1

Excellent listening skills

3.2

Effective time management skills

3.3

Working co-operatively as part of a team

3.4

Dealing effectively and calmly with challenging situations as they arise

3.5

Working independently and taking initiative

3.6

Effectively using IT including case management systems, Microsoft 365 and equivalent

E

E

E

E

E

E

3.7

Speaking and writing fluent English and explaining information face
to face, over the ‘phone and in writing and communicating effectively across cultural boundaries

3.8

Effectively following SMHF policies and procedures

3.9

Positive and flexible attitude to work

E

E

4. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1

Sufficiently healthy and physically able to carry out the duties in the job description.  The premises has a lift to
the first floor but some rooms are only accessible by a short flight of (3 or 4) stairs.

E

5. OTHER

5.1

Be able and willing to work the hours required, as needed bearing in mind that this service operates 365 days a
year, 7 days a week, in the evenings.

E

5.2

Be able and willing to undertake all necessary training and supervision

E

Sutton Mental Health Foundation
Background to the Sutton Crisis Café service

Sutton Crisis Café is a new service offering out-of-hours support to people in mental health crisis as
an alternative to attending A&E.  It has two main aims; to benefit people experiencing a mild to
moderate mental health crisis by providing a safe, non-clinical supportive environment for them to
use, and to reduce demands upon hospital emergency departments and other mental health and
emergency services by providing a safe alternative to those services.

Sutton is one of the few areas locally without any alternative crisis provision to A&E, although it has
been something local people have been working towards for some time.  Through consultation and
co-production we have shown that there is widespread support for our Crisis Café model across all
sectors, from people who use mental health services locally to carers, clinicians and commissioners.

The key objectives of the service are to:

•  Provide a non-stigmatising, calm and safe environment
•  Provide support to help people resolve their crisis
•  Provide practical and emotional support to enable the person to better self- manage their

distress, aid their recovery, and reduce dependency

•  Ensure that support staff, peer supporters and volunteers are trained, supported and

professional in their approach

•  Operate as an alternative to Emergency Departments and other emergency services for
people experiencing a mental health crisis that does not require medical intervention
Link with wider services to ensure a joined-up partnership approach to the development of
local services

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The service will provide immediate, focused and time-limited emotional and practical support to
people experiencing a mental health crisis that does not require clinical input.  It will work with
people experiencing a range of different distress, including psychosis.  The support will consist of:

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identifying coping strategies and improving wellbeing
information and signposting
conversations, group conversations and activities
limited follow-up

We expect to run the service in the evenings, Monday-Sunday.  The service will be open every day of
the year.

Our model is a partnership approach between voluntary and statutory sector professionals and
trained Intentional Peer Support workers and volunteers. The needs and views of visitors to our
service will be at the heart of all that we do.

The café will offer individual and group support, peer support and mindful activities.  Those
attending the café should feel heard, understood and listened to and have trust in those they have
spoken with.  People will have the opportunity to receive support from staff members on a 1:1 basis
in a private room where personal information can be shared and discussed without being overheard
by others.  They will also have the opportunity to share the company of others in larger groups
where they can talk or undertake quiet activities, such as board games.

The service will provide informal peer support and buddying so those attending the café can benefit
from other people’s knowledge and understanding of the emotional and practical challenges faced
by people experiencing mental ill health.

Sutton Crisis Café Crisis Support Worker
Salary: £27,000 - £28,478 per annum pro rata
Hours: 20 hours per week (evenings and weekends, hours to be agreed)
Based at: 63 Downs Road, Belmont, SM2 5NR
Reporting to: Crisis Café Manager
Duration: Fixed term to 31st March 2022

This is a pilot project funded to 31st March 2022.  If successful, this will lead to an extension of
funding for the service for at least 2 years.

Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join Sutton Mental Health Foundation as we build a brand new
Crisis Café service.  Working in the Crisis Café, your role will be to work with people experiencing a
mild to moderate mental health crisis.  You will make them feel safe and listened to, help them to
navigate their crisis over a series of visits, working with them towards a resolution of the crisis.

Benefits

•  Holiday – 28 days pro rata, rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service
•  Employee Assistance Program
•  Workplace Pension Scheme
•  Enhanced pay for working Christmas/New Year

Job Description
Service Delivery
•  To listen to and support people to de-escalate their immediate situation empowering them to
develop self-management techniques, build their assets and advocate for their own wishes.

•  To assess the risks and needs of people using the crisis café service.
•  To provide one-to-one support, information and guidance to help crisis café visitors to navigate

through their crisis, using an empowering, person-centered approach.

•  To work with Crisis Café visitors to promote mutuality and reciprocity, rather than dependency.
•  To treat with confidentiality any personal, private or sensitive information shard regarding

clients.

•  Have an understanding of, and the ability and motivatio...

JOB DESCRIPTION

Trust Links is an organisation committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, Trustees and volunteers to share this
commitment.

Trust Links aims to create a culture that respects and values each others’ differences, that
promotes dignity, equality and diversity, and that encourages individuals to develop and
maximise their true potential.

POST TITLE:

Listening Support Worker

POST SALARY:

£13-14 per hour depending on skills, qualifications
and experience

HOURS OF WORK:

Sessional (depending on staff bookings)

POST LOCATION:

Rochford and Westcliff

You will be required to work at any Trust Links project site and
travel around the area as needed

REPORTS TO:

Head of HR

PURPOSE OF THE POST:

Trust Links grows communities and transforms lives. Through our seven Growing
Together community gardens across Essex, Healthy Mind Hub, Recovery College,
Trust Links Counselling (TLC), children and youth projects, and environmental
workshops, we work with more than 4,000 people each year. We work in a person-
centred, grassroots and recovery-focused way, helping to save lives every day and
move people on to better lives, with the support of their peers and the wider
community.

Trust Links has a team of 65+ staff delivering a wide range of projects and services,
including central staff in HR, Finance, Communications, Fundraising, administration
and management. It is acknowledged that working in mental health and community
services can be challenging and stressful.

Staff receive line management support, clinical supervision as appropriate, regular
awaydays and have access to an Employee Assistance Programme. The Listening
Support Worker is an additional resource for staff to share their feelings and a space
to reflect with someone that has an understanding of Trust Links as an organisation.
The Listening Support Worker will provide a confidential and safe space for Trust
Links staff to offload and seek non-management support. Whilst this is a listening
role and not therapy, the listening support can include personal issues as well as
work related concerns and challenges.

The Postholder will be required to:

•  Be available for one to one support both face to face and online/telephone on

a regular basis

•  Provide confidential listening support to Trust Links staff
•  Escalate safeguarding concerns in line with the charity’s policy

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST:

•  Provide confidential listening support to staff on a one to one basis in person,

over the phone or online

•  Ensure staff feel listened to and supported
•  Help staff feel valued
•  Help staff identify positive actions and responses as appropriate
•  Escalate safeguarding concerns where appropriate
•  Advise staff to seek professional advice as required
•  Adherence to data security requirements in line with current legislation, and

remaining conversant with how any changes impact the role

•  Ensure Safeguarding and Health and Safety requirements are met line with
Trust Links Safeguarding and Health and Safety Policies and escalate
concerns about the well-being of service users to the appropriate agency

•  Escalate significant concerns to Head of HR
•  Any other duties commensurate with the level of the post

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Essential

•  Significant experience of working with people in a supportive way
•  Excellent communication and listening skills
•  Flexible and responsive

Desirable

•  Qualification in counselling, coaching, mental health nursing or equivalent
•  Experience of working in the voluntary sector and in mental health services

Personal qualities

•  Commitment
•  Tact
•  Responsiveness
•  Realism
•  Honesty
•  Enthusiasm
•  Team Work

MERTON MENCAP
Support Worker: Saturday Club (Perseid School)
Job Description

Title:

Support Worker: Saturday Club (Perseid School)

Responsible to:

The Team Leader or, in their absence, the Deputy Team Leader

Hours:

9.30am – 4.30pm (7hrs) on Saturdays (term time only).
Offered weekly or fortnightly.

Additional hours required for training, supervision, meetings and
visiting, by agreement

Salary:

£11.05 per hour

Place of Work:

Based at Perseid School, Morden (venue may alter)

Job Purpose

To support the safe delivery of activities at the Saturday Club (Perseid) for children with learning
disabilities/autism

Responsibilities/activities/duties

•  Support children with learning disabilities/autism to participate in play activities on-site and

in the community in line with risk assessments

•  Provide care to children with learning disabilities/autism in line with their care plan

•  Assist in the setting up and clearing away of equipment and materials during activities

•  Undertake training relating to working with children with learning disabilities/autism and their

families, in particular training on safeguarding and health and safety

•  Communicate outside normal hours, as necessary

•  Take part in project meetings to plan or review services, as necessary

•  Complete any relevant paperwork

•  Work within Merton Mencap’s standards, policies and procedures and code of conduct, in

particular policies and procedures which relate to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults,
health and safety practice, equal opportunities and confidentiality

•  Be familiar with and act in accordance with the procedures for health and safety regulations at

any premises where project activities take place, particularly fire evacuation procedures

•  To undertake any other duties consistent with the post

Support Worker – Saturday Club (Perseid School) – JD PS April 2022

MERTON MENCAP
Support Worker: Saturday Club (Perseid School)
Person Specification

Essential

•  Awareness of and commitment to safeguarding and keeping children and vulnerable adults

safe

•  Commitment to excellent health and safety practice

•  Commitment to equal opportunities

•  Experience, knowledge and understanding of the needs of children with learning

disabilities/autism

•  Ability to communicate appropriately with children learning disabilities/autism and parents

•  Ability to work flexibly over a wide range of activities

•  Good communication skills

•  Flexible and adaptable approach

•  Enthusiastic and self-motivated

Desirable

•  Training in safeguarding, health & safety, manual handling, equal opportunities &

confidentiality

•  First aid certificate

•  Experience in a similar service provision

Support Worker – Saturday Club (Perseid School) – JD PS April 2022