Autism Specialist

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Worthing; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Consultant support

Training & development

Supportive school environment

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Worthing is seeking an Autism Specialist to provide dedicated 1:1 support in a primary school setting. The role involves promoting engagement, progress and confidence within the classroom, Monday to Friday during school hours.

The position offers competitive daily pay and ongoing professional development. You will receive specialist consultant support from Teaching Personnel and a rewarding experience within a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Providing support to a child with autism on a 1:1 basis.
• Creating a calm, structured learning environment.
• Implementing strategies to promote communication, social skills and independence.
• Collaborating with class teachers, SENCO and external professionals.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a child with autism.
• Help maintain a calm, structured classroom environment.
• Apply personalised strategies to develop communication and social skills.
• Work closely with teachers and SENCO on child progress.

Skills

Autism support

Communication

Relationship-building

Job description

Autism Specialist – Primary School (Full-Time)

Worthing

£93–£100 per day

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs? Do you have the patience, positivity, and commitment to help a young learner thrive?

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Autism Specialist to work full-time in a welcoming primary school located in Worthing. You will be supporting a child with autism on a 1:1 basis, helping them to engage, progress, and build confidence within the classroom.

What the role involves

• Providing consistent 1:1 support to a child with autism
• Helping to create a calm, structured, and supportive learning environment
• Implementing personalised strategies to promote communication, social skills, and independence
• Working closely with class teachers, SENCO, and external professionals
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation

What we’re looking for

• Experience working with children with autism or additional needs (school or care setting)
• A patient, nurturing, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine desire to make a positive difference
• Availability for a full‑time role (Monday–Friday, school hours)

What we offer

• Competitive daily pay: £93–£100
• Support from a specialist consultant at Teaching Personnel
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
• A rewarding role within a supportive school environment

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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