ASD Support Assistant

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 16,420 - 18,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gain specialist knowledge of mental health support

Opportunity for a new challenge in ASD support

Job summary

A primary school in Banbury is seeking an ASD Support Assistant to join their team from September 2026. The role involves supporting vulnerable children with mental health needs, overseeing their learning through tailored interventions and providing 1:1 and small group support in a mainstream setting. Ideal candidates should have a background working with children and may possess experience in specialist educational environments. This position offers an exceptional opportunity for professional growth and development in ASD support.

Qualifications

• Background working with children is necessary.
• Experience in a specialist educational setting is highly desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the learning of pupils requiring specialist intervention.
• Provide tailored support within a mainstream primary school environment.

Skills

Supporting vulnerable children

Tailoring learning materials

1:1 and small group support

Job description

ASD Support Assistant

Location: Banbury

Start Date: September 2026

Pay Scale: £89.00- £100.00 per day

Overview

An inclusive and welcoming primary school in Banbury is seeking an ASD Support Assistant to join their team from the beginning of the next academic year. The role involves supporting vulnerable children with mental health needs within an educational setting.

Responsibilities

Oversee the learning of pupils requiring specialist intervention. Tailor the National Curriculum to suit individual needs and conduct 1:1 sessions to facilitate learning activities. Provide small group support within a mainstream primary school environment.

Qualifications & Experience

Background working with children. Experience in a specialist educational setting is highly desirable but not mandatory.

Expectations

• ASD/Mental Health Support
• Full-time
• 1:1 and small group support
• £89.00 - £100.00 per day
• September 2026 start
• Mainstream primary school setting

Benefits

Exceptional opportunity for a teaching assistant to gain specialist knowledge of mental health support and a new challenge within ASD support.

How to Apply

Please upload your updated CV directly to this advert or email your CV to [e-mail].