Autism Support Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent weekly pay

PAYE payroll system

Pension contributions

Professional training

Refer a friend bonus

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision for Education are recruiting an Autism Support Assistant to work in a primary-aged SEND school in Spennymoor. This is a full-time, temporary role starting as soon as possible, with the potential to lead to a permanent contract.

You will support children with autism, demonstrate patience and resilience, and develop your skills in a caring school environment. Pay: £14.24–£15 per hour, paid weekly; DBS checks will be processed as part of safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals.
• Experience supporting people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
• Patient, driven and determined to expand skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with autism in a primary SEND setting.
• Assist with academic and social development under supervision.
• Contribute to a positive, nurturing classroom environment.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Patience and resilience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Autism Support Assistant

Location: Spennymoor

Company: Vision for Education

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Job Source: Vision for Education

Job post summary

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 Spennymoor

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 Spennymoor. 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

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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary