Autism Support Assistant
We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Autism Support Assistant to work with pupils in a specialist primary & secondary SEN setting. This role involves supporting children with autism and additional learning needs, helping them to access learning and develop essential social, communication, and emotional skills in a structured and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide tailored support to pupils with autism and additional needs, both 1:1 and in small groups.
- Implement strategies to promote engagement, communication, and independence in the classroom.
- Support behaviour management and encourage positive routines and structured learning.
- Work closely with teachers and the SEN team to adapt learning materials and deliver targeted interventions.
- Support pupils with social interaction, emotional regulation, and sensory needs.
- Build nurturing relationships that foster confidence, resilience, and independence.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience supporting children with autism and additional learning needs in a school or specialist setting.
- Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to implement structured strategies and interventions.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff and families.
- Patience, empathy, and resilience when supporting pupils with complex needs.
- A genuine passion for supporting children with special educational needs.
- GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent)
- Available full-time (5 days a week)
Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to implement structured support strategies.
Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and families.
Patience, empathy, and resilience when supporting pupils with complex needs.
A genuine passion for supporting children with special educational needs.
Click apply or email [email protected]
INDADTA
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temporary, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £104.00-£110.00 per day
Work Location: In person
