Autism Support Assistant

Autism Support Assistant – Perfect for Graduates!
Locations: Salford, Bolton & Bury | Pay: £90+ per day | Term-Time Only | Full-time & Flexible | Immediate & September starts

Ready to launch a meaningful career? Join Teaching Personnel and support autistic young people (4–19) across specialist schools. You’ll help students with Autism Spectrum Condition and associated needs like sensory challenges, communication differences, and anxiety—making every day rewarding and unique.

No teaching qualification? No problem! If you’re patient, empathetic, and passionate about inclusion, we want you. Experience with autistic children is great but not essential—we provide full training, including PECS, Makaton, and emotional support techniques.

Enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours, specialist training, and expert support to find your perfect placement. This role is a fantastic springboard for careers in education, therapy, or SEN support.

Exciting September placements available—apply now and start making a real difference!

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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