Autism Educational Support Worker

We are recruiting an Autism Educational Support Worker to provide high-quality, learner-centred support for children and young people with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC). The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting meaningful engagement, improving learning access, and supporting the social, emotional, and behavioural development of learners with diverse needs.

About the Role

We’re looking for someone warm, patient, and reliable to join our team as an Autism Educational Support Worker. Your main job will be to help children and young people with autism feel comfortable, confident, and able to learn in school.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting learners in the classroom, in small groups, and sometimes one-to-one.
• Using visual guides, routines, or communication tools to help learners understand what’s happening.
• Noticing and responding to sensory needs so students can stay calm and focused.
• Working closely with teachers, support staff, and families to keep everyone on the same page.
• Keeping simple notes on progress, behaviour, or anything that helps shape future support.
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and positive social skills.

What We’re Looking For

• Someone with experience supporting children or young people with autism (in school, at home, or in the community).
• A calm and friendly communicator who builds trust easily.
• Someone who can stay steady during challenging moments and keep routines consistent.
• A genuine interest in helping young people grow and succeed.
• A commitment to keeping children safe.

It’s a bonus if you have:
• Any relevant training or qualifications (e.g., TA, autism training).
• Experience in SEND or specialist settings.
• Knowledge of things like TEACCH, PECS, or Attention Autism, but it’s not essential.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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