Autism Support Worker

Job description

Autism Support WorkerLocation:Morpeth, NorthumberlandContract:Term-time onlyHours:08:30 – 15:30, Monday – FridayStart:As soon as possible

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs? Would you like to make a real difference in a specialist environment? Milk Education is partnering with this SEND provisionto recruit anAutism Support Workerto join their dedicated team.

About the school...SEND school serving children aged 2 to 19. Their students often havecomplex and multiple learning disabilities, speech, language & communication needs, and physical or sensory requirements.

They are committed to overcoming barriers to progress through:

Specialist, skilled teachingand a well-resourced curriculum

Strongmulti-agency collaborationand partnership with parents/carers

Focusing oncommunication– staff build trusting relationships that help learners express thoughts, ideas, and feelings with confidence

Working at this school means being part of a community where every child matters and staff have the chance to contribute meaningfully to each pupil's journey.

Role: Autism Support WorkerIn this role, you will work closely with the Class Teacher and the wider team to support pupils' learning, wellbeing, and day-to-day needs.

Key Responsibilities

Follow all school policies and procedures

Assist with feeding, personal care, and hygiene support as required

Support the Class Teacher in delivering lessons, adapt tasks, maintain pupil engagement, scaffold learning

Support behaviour management in line with school approaches

Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, enabling them to express themselves

Monitor and report on pupil progress, behaviour, and wellbeing

Essential Criteria (Non-Negotiables)

Recent, relevant experience working with children or adults with learning disabilities, in educational or care settings

Comfortable providing personal care (e.g. Feeding, hygiene)

Ability to remain calm, patient and consistent under pressure

Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team

A caring, flexible and resilient approach

Why work withMilk Education

We'll support your application if you wish to transition into apermanent role

Free lesson plan resources to ease your workload

24/7 accessto your personal consultant

Training and professional development support

We're an eco-friendly, purpose-driven agency with a mission to be themost rewarding agencyto work both with and for

If you're ready to make a real difference in a specialist setting and be part of a team that champions every child's voice, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact me directly for more details:

gemma.howe@milk-education.co.uk

0191 486 2500

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Morpeth

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English