Autism School Support Worker

Axcis Education; Thornbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education is seeking an Autism Support Worker in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire. This full-time temporary role supports primary pupils with autism and learning disabilities in a specialist setting, with a 16-week settling-in period and ongoing safeguarding checks including DBS.

The school environment features sensory spaces and a strong focus on communication, inclusion, and personalised learning. You will join a dedicated team to help children grow and engage daily.

Qualifications

• Required: none explicitly stated; desirable to have experience working with autism or SEND.

Responsibilities

• Support primary pupils with autism and learning disabilities in daily activities and learning tasks.
• Help children communicate, learn and become more independent within a supportive team environment.

Skills

Kind

Patience

Calm

Reliability

Team player

Motivated learner

Job description

Location: Thornbury, South Gloucestershire Pay: £14.25 per hour Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm Start: ASAP Permanent: Following an initial 16-week settling-in period

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to young people's lives? We are looking for a caring, patient and enthusiastic Autism Support Worker in School to join a specialist education setting in Thornbury, supporting primary aged pupils with autism and learning disabilities. This is a unique learning environment supporting children with complex additional needs. The school has modern, spacious facilities including sensory areas, a hydrotherapy pool, large trampolines, well-equipped play spaces and large classrooms. The setting was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in February 2024, with Outstanding judgements for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and early years provision. Ofsted highlighted the exceptionally strong and trusting relationships between staff and pupils, alongside a personalised curriculum and a strong focus on communication.

What we are looking for

• Kind, patient and approachable
• Calm and positive
• Reliable and committed
• Comfortable working as part of a supportive team
• Motivated to help children communicate, learn and become more independent

Previous experience working with autism or SEND is helpful, but your personality, values and motivation matter most. If you want a role where every day brings the chance to help a child learn, grow and feel included, we would love to hear from you.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions. You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.