[261005D] Autism Support Worker at The Springfields Academy

Melksham Oak Community School; Calne; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Career progression opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

The Springfields Academy (North Site) in Calne is seeking an Autism Support Worker to join our team and deliver a personalised autism-friendly curriculum. You will work with teachers to support learners with autism, developing academic and social skills and assisting families to implement skills at home and in the community.

We value compassionate individuals who can build strong relationships, promote inclusion and use anxiety management techniques to support pupils with varying needs.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge and understanding of autism and social communication needs with appropriate strategies (e.g., TEACCH).
• Experience in supporting pupils with autism and related cognitive/mental health needs.
• Excellent listening skills and ability to build strong, trusting relationships.
• Ability to promote inclusion and use personalised anxiety management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the teacher to deliver a personalised autism-focused curriculum.
• Support learners with autism to develop academic and social skills.
• Support families to implement functional skills at home and in the community at the Calne site.

Skills

Autism knowledge

Listening skills

Relationship building

Inclusion

Anxiety management

Resilience

Delivering personalised interventions

Job description

About this Role

The Springfields Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced Autism Support Worker to join the School .

Post: Autism Support Worker

Location: The Springfields Academy (North Site), Curzon Street, Caine, SN11 ODS

FTE Salary Range: Grade F, Pt 9 - 11, £27,254 - £28,598

Actual Annual Salary: £12,865 -£13,674

Contract Type: Permanent, part time, term time only (39 weeks a year)

Contract Hours: Between 19 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About the role

We are looking for an Autism Support Worker (ASW) to work alongside the teacher to deliver a personalised autism friendly academic and social skills curriculum, as well as to support the families to implement functional skills within the home and community at our Calne site.

Springfields is a fantastic, vibrant and caring community that engages pupils and develops positive attitudes to learning. Our autism approach is accessed by all our pupils and is personalised to meet specific needs. All our pupils have an education, health and care plan.

About the successful candidate

The position of Autism Support Worker (ASW) is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and compassionate individual to lead interventions and support our learners with autism.

Key skills

• To have a good knowledge and understanding of autism and social communication needs and appropriate strategies to support pupils with this need. E.g. TEACCH
• To have knowledge and understanding of social, emotional & mental health needs and cognitive needs, that affect children and young people's development.
• Excellent listening skills
• An ability to build strong, trusting relationships
• To be resilient and able to take regular responsibility for agreed learning /activities
• Promote and support the inclusion of all pupils in the learning and social skills activities
• To use positive and personalised anxiety management strategies

About the School

The Springfields Academy is specialist academy for 250 pupils aged 4-19 who have a diagnosis of autism and/or present with a speech, language and communication need. Over recent years the school has substantially grown in response to Wiltshire need and now offers high quality research based education to its population.

The Springfields Academy builds safe, independent lives through support, understanding and enablement for our autistic population. To achieve this goal, we look at the unique impact autism has on the individual child and as a result, personalise the child's curriculum, care and therapeutic package to ensure every child achieves and experiences success and independence. This model is based on personalisation and innovation, and we pride ourselves on approach to meeting the presenting needs of all pupils.

We are proud to be recognised as an Ofsted 'Good' school that holds the NAS Advanced Specialist Award. We have a clear strategic vision of becoming a 'centre and system of excellence' for autism and are two years through a four-year plan to achieve this.

About the Trust

Reach South Academy Trust is a values-led and growing organisation, united by a clear moral purpose: to improve life chances and advance education for all children and young people.

We are a family of 21 academies across the South West, serving learners aged 3 to 19. Our diverse portfolio includes primary, secondary, all-through and technical provision, alongside a strong and integral network of special schools and alternative provision. Our diverse provision enables us to meet a wide range of needs, including specialist and alternative provision.

At the heart of Reach South is a belief that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. Guided by our REACH values (Raising the Educational Achievement of Children), we are committed to removing barriers to learning, whether they are social, cultural, physical or cognitive, and ensuring that all pupils are supported to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to succeed in life.

Collaboration is central to our approach. We work in partnership across our schools, and beyond the Trust, to share expertise, build capacity and strengthen outcomes. Schools retain their individual identity while benefiting from the collective strength, accountability and shared ambition of the Trust.

As we continue to grow and evolve, we remain focused on delivering inclusive, high-quality education at scale. Reach South offers a compelling environment for senior leaders who are motivated by purpose - combining professional excellence with a deep commitment to social value, community impact and the success of every learner.

Next Steps

If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Marie Lopez on 01249 814125 or email [email protected] . Or contact the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at [email protected] .

Closing date: for applications is 18th October 2026

Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for W/C 2nd November 2026

Opportunities and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.

We're proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.