Autism Support Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Billingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE payroll paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

AWR compliance training

Team Teach training

Job summary

Vision for Education are recruiting an Autism Support Assistant to work in a primary-aged SEND school in Billingham. This is a full-time role (Monday to Friday), starting as soon as possible, with the potential to lead to a permanent contract. Salary is £14.24–£15.00 per hour, paid weekly via PAYE.

The successful candidate will have experience with children or young people, a patient and proactive approach, and a desire to develop skills in SEND education.

Qualifications

• Experience with children, young people or vulnerable adults.
• Experience with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
• Patience, drive and determination.
• Desire to extend and grow SEND skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a primary SEND school supporting children with autism.

Skills

Experience with children

SEND experience

Patience and determination

Job description

Autism Support Assistant

Location: Billingham Company: Vision for Education Ref #: ASA-NEW#removed# Job Source: Vision for Education

Job post summary

Date posted:Ocotber 01, 2026

Pay: £14.24 - £15.00 per hour

Job description

Join our dedicated team making a real difference to children with autism in a supportive primary SEND school environment.

Salary: £14.24 - 15.00 per hour

Autism Support Assistant Billingham

Pay: £14.24 - £15 per hour (depending on experience and/or qualifications)

Vision for Education are recruiting for an Autism Support Assistant to work in a primary-aged SEND school in Billngham. This is a full-time role (Monday to Friday), starting as soon as possible, with the potential to lead to a permanent contract. We also have positions available for a September start as well, so whether you are available now or planning ahead for the new academic year, we would like to hear from you.

Requirements

To be considered for the Autism Support Assistant position, the school have asked for:

• Someone who has worked with children, young people or vulnerable adults in any capacity
• Someone who may have experience with supporting people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• Someone with great patience, drive and determination
• Someone looking to extend and expand their skillset

Safeguarding

Vision for Education are committed to safeguarding children and young people. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff will undergo thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education are education recruitment specialists, and we work with schools to source them the best Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Support Staff possible. For us to do that, we need to speak to people like you. Whatever your subject or area of expertise, we will work with you to ensure that not only are our schools supported, but that you are too!

Benefits

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria)
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period)
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support

Ready to make a difference in the lives of children with autism while developing your career in SEND education?

Reference:ASA-NEW#removed##VisionSupport

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary