Autism Support Worker

Autism Support Worker – Scarborough
Location: Scarborough
Salary: £90 – £95.00 per day
Contract: Full-time/Part-time (flexible)
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is looking for a caring and committed Autism Support Workerto support children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) in schools across Scarborough.

This rewarding role involves working closely with pupils who need additional help to access their learning. You’ll be supporting children both in the classroom and through targeted interventions, helping them to develop socially, emotionally, and academically.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with autism

• Assist with the implementation of individual education and behaviour plans

• Support class teachers and SENCOs in delivering inclusive education

• Promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being

• Help pupils build confidence, communication, and independence

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience supporting children or young people with autism (education or care settings)

• A calm, patient, and understanding approach

• Good communication and teamwork skills

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare

• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)

Relevant qualifications such as a CACHE Level 2/3 or a background in psychology, youth work or SEN are desirable but not essential.

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rates of pay

• A dedicated consultant to support your journey

• Access to free training and professional development

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle

If you're passionate about making a difference and supporting children with autism to thrive in school, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply todayor contact Teaching Personnel’s North Yorkshire team to find out more.

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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