Autism Support Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Skegness; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Une école inclusive et solidaire à Skegness est à la recherche d'un assistant de soutien autistique pour aider au développement éducatif des étudiants. Le rôle implique un soutien direct aux étudiants, et nécessite une compréhension des besoins liés à l'autisme, ainsi que des compétences en communication. L'école offre une formation spécialisée et des opportunités de développement professionnel dans un environnement positif.

Benefits

Accès à la formation professionnelle spécialisée

Développement professionnel continu

Soutien d'un consultant dédié

Qualifications

• Expérience avec des enfants ou des jeunes ayant des besoins éducatifs spéciaux.
• Compréhension de l'autisme et des besoins relatifs.
• Certification DBS améliorée ou disposition à en faire une demande.

Responsibilities

• Supporter les étudiants avec autisme et des besoins supplémentaires.
• Promouvoir un environnement d'apprentissage positif et inclusif.
• Travailler en collaboration avec le personnel pédagogique et les thérapeutes.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Empathie

Job description

Do you have the patience, empathy, and dedication to support students with autism in reaching their full potential?
An inclusive and supportive SEN school in Skegness is seeking a compassionate and proactive Autism Support Assistant to join their team. The school caters for students of all ages, providing tailored support for a wide range of special educational needs, with a strong focus on Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with autism and additional needs.
• Assist in delivering structured, engaging, and differentiated lessons.
• Support the development of communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation skills.
• Use visual aids, structured routines, and alternative communication tools (e.g., PECS, Makaton).
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and support workers.
• Promote a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Monitor student progress and adapt support strategies where necessary.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people with autism or other SEN.
• A calm, patient, and consistent approach to behaviour and emotional support.
• Understanding of autism, sensory processing differences, and related needs.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Familiarity with SEN strategies and safeguarding procedures.
• Anenhanced DBScertificate on the update service or willingness to apply through GSL Education.
• Opportunity to work across a broad age range and gain valuable SEN experience.
• Supportive school environment with access to specialist resources and training.
• Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities.
• Dedicated consultant support from GSL Education.
• Access to specialist training and professional development.

If you're an enthusiasticAutism Support Assistant looking for your next role inSkegness, we’d love to hear from you.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

To apply for thisAutism Support Assistant role, please click‘apply now’to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.