1:1 Autism Support Worker

Job description

Are you a patient, high-energy individual who loves helping children succeed? A welcoming, mainstream primary school in Brent is looking for a dedicated 1:1 Autism Support Worker to start immediately. You will be paired with a brilliant student with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), helping them navigate the school day, engage with their classmates, and successfully complete their classwork.
Core Responsibilities

• Academic Support: Break down classroom tasks into manageable steps to help the pupil focus on and complete their work.
• Emotional & Social Coaching: Use positive reinforcement and calming strategies to help the student manage emotional regulation and social interactions.
• Routine & Structure: Implement visual timetables and structured routines to create a safe, predictable learning environment.
• Collaboration: Working closely with the Class Teacher and Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) to track progress against the child's EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan).

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: Previous experience supporting children with Autism (ASC/ASD) or complex speech and language needs is highly desirable.
• Personality: Patient, empathetic, and resilient with a genuinely warm and encouraging approach.
• Skills: Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt learning materials on the fly to suit the child's needs.
• Compliance: Must hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one with us).

What the School Offers

• A deeply supportive inclusion team and SENCo who truly value their support staff.
• Regular training opportunities in autism awareness and positive behavior intervention.
• A vibrant, diverse, and easily accessible school community in Brent.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.
Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.
The role advertised is for temporary supply work...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wembley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

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