Autism Support Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Professional development

Supportive consultant

Job summary

Vision for Education in Ripon is seeking an Autism Support Assistant to join a dedicated primary SEND team. The role is full-time and fixed-term with potential for permanence. You will support autistic pupils with tailored activities and work closely with teachers to maintain a safe, engaging learning environment.

The position offers regular weekly pay via PAYE, ongoing professional development, and a pathway to longer-term employment in SEND education.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable groups
• Experience supporting learners with special educational needs
• Patience, drive and determination
• Interest in expanding SEND education skills

Responsibilities

• Support autistic pupils in a primary SEND setting
• Assist with classroom activities and personalised learning
• Promote safeguarding and inclusive practices
• Collaborate with school staff and Vision for Education consultants

Skills

SEND experience

Patience

Driven

Growth mindset

Tools

DBS check

Job description

Autism Support Assistant

Location: Ripon Company: Vision for Education Ref #: MBRAYRIP-NEW#removed# Job Source: Vision for Education

Date posted:October 2nd 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 Ripon

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 Ripon. 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

• 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

• 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: MBRAYRIP-NEW#removed# #VisionSupport

Job Types

Full-time, Temporary