Autism Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Autism Support Assistant to join a dedicated team in a vibrant and supportive environment. This role involves working closely with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other learning difficulties, providing tailored support to enhance their learning experience. You'll engage students through innovative strategies, helping them develop essential life skills and confidence. If you have a passion for inclusion and the heart to make a difference, this opportunity offers a fulfilling and dynamic work environment where every day brings new challenges and rewards.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people in various capacities.
• Calm, nurturing, and proactive approach to SEN support.

Responsibilities

• Support students 1:1 or in small groups to enhance engagement.
• Use strategies like visual aids and positive behaviour support.

Skills

Experience supporting children or young people

Calm and nurturing approach

Emotional intelligence

Passion for inclusion and equality

Education

Psychology graduate

Tools

Visual aids

Structured routines

Sensory regulation techniques

Positive behaviour support strategies

Job description

Autism Support Assistant

Opportunities across Salford, Bolton & Warrington / Competitive (£90+ per day) / Full-time and AdHoc roles available - Term-time only / ASAP (following registration)

We're on the hunt for anAutism Support Assistantto join a fantastic specialist Team working closely with out SEN Team, partnering with specialist SEND Schools across Salford, Bolton and Warrington. You'll be stepping into a vibrant, warm, and highly supportive environment whereevery day is differentandevery student is unique.

You'll be working closely with students who may have:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)- which can impact how students communicate, interact socially, and process the world around them.

• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)- meaning some students need extra time and support with things like reading, writing, speaking, or daily routines.

• Other additional needs- this might include speech and language difficulties, sensory processing challenges, anxiety, or behaviours that communicate unmet needs.

These young people arebrilliant, full of potential, and just need the right support to shine - that's where you come in.

This isn't a sit-at-the-desk type of job. Here's a snapshot of your day:

• Supporting students1:1 or in small groups, helping them stay engaged and feel safe in their learning environment.

• Using strategies likevisual aids, structured routines, sensory regulation, andpositive behaviour supportto help students succeed.

• Encouraging communication and confidence - whether that's helping a student learn a new word, develop friendships, or simply feel heard and understood.

• Working closely withteachers, therapists, and other TAsto deliver tailored learning and care plans.

• Helping students learn essential life skills, build independence, and enjoy their school day.

This could be an amazing fit if you:

• Haveexperience supporting children or young people in any capacity- whether that's through work, volunteering, or personal experience.

• Are a psychology graduate, youth worker, carer, or just someone with the heart and patience to make a difference.

• Have a calm, nurturing and proactive approach - SEN support requires flexibility and emotional intelligence.

• Are passionate about inclusion, equality, and seeing students for who they are -not just their diagnosis.