Autism Support Assistant

Vision for Education; Kirkby Stephen; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking a dedicated Autism Support Assistant for a SEND school in Kirkby Stephen. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage based on experience and could lead to a permanent contract. Join a supportive team that values professional development and compliance with safeguarding standards.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training for professional development

Generous refer-a-friend bonus

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience with children, young people, or vulnerable adults.
• Experience supporting individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with special educational needs.
• Promote patience and understanding in a school environment.

Skills

Patience

Determination

Drive

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Client:

Vision for Education

Location:

Kirkby Stephen, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

17.06.2025

Expiry Date:

01.08.2025

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About the role

Autism Support Assistant

Kirkby

£13.68 – £16.30 (per hour) - Salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications.

Vision for Education are recruiting for an Autism Support Assistant for a SEND school in Kirkby. The role is full time (Monday to Friday) which will start June 2025 and could result in a permanent contract from the setting.

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

Vision for Education are committed to safeguarding children and young people. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake 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 you subject or area of expertise, we will work with you to ensure that, not only are our schools supported, but that you are too!

What Vision for Education offer

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.