Autism Support Assistant

Vision for Education; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment specialist is looking for an Autism Support Assistant for a SEND primary school in Wirral. This full-time role starting in September 2025 involves working closely with children with ASC in KS1 and KS2, requiring a passion for supporting educational needs.

Benefits

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Free training for professional development

Dedicated consultant support

Referral bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with children, young people, or vulnerable adults.
• Experience with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities preferred.
• Willingness to extend and expand skillset.

Responsibilities

• Support children with ASC in KS1 and KS2.
• Work in a full-time position (Monday to Friday).
• Ensure the safeguarding of children and young people.

Skills

Patience

Drive

Determination

Job description

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£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 primary school in the Wirral, working with children with ASC in KS1 and KS2. The role is full time (Monday to Friday) which will start September 2025 with a strong possibility of getting 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.