Autism Support Worker

Job description

Job SummaryAffinity Workforce Solutions are supporting a Special Needs provision who are looking for Autism Support Worker to support pupils with additional learning needs to start ASAP. The support is predominantly with With Speech, language, communication and ASD learning difficulties. Each role will vary as every child is unique so your approaches should be tailored and specific to their needs.

This is a very rewarding role and will require you to guide the child's learning alongside the classroom teacher and SENCO. Most students require 1:1 support will be under the provision of an individual education plan so you will help the child achieve this personalised academic, social and emotional learning goals set by educational professionals.

Ideal Candidate

Excited about working with children and being creative

Experience managing a class in the absence of the class Teacher

Confident managing children's behaviour

Emotionally resilient

An approachable, friendly character

Aware or have experience of supporting children and adults with additional needs

Benefits

You will be paid a competitive daily wage, based on your experience.

Dedicated consultant allocated to support you with any questions and concerns.

Support in writing CV's and job applications.

£200 for any successful referral of Teachers and £100 for Teaching Assistants.

You will receive free, up to date safeguarding training.

Training workshops and CPD courses to provide professional development.

The option of working under a PAYE or Umbrella pay scheme.

Desirable CandidateCan offer previous experience with mental health in a supporting capacity

A knowledge or understanding of SEN/SEMH

A confident approach to working with children

An educational background

An enthusiasm to learn, sense of humour and develop professionally

An enhanced DBS Affinity Workforce can assist with this.

Affinity Partnerships is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional service for all. All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Croydon

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