Autism Support Assistant - Part Time

Vision for Education - Liverpool; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a part-time Autism Support Assistant in Chester. The role involves supporting students with autism and requires experience in working with children or vulnerable adults. Successful applicants will show patience and determination. Attractive daily rates of £85-£105 offered, with opportunities for professional development and potential for a permanent contract.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training

Bonus scheme for referrals

Ongoing support from dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults.
• Background in supporting those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities is a plus.
• Great patience and determination are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with autism in a SEND school environment.
• Engage and motivate students in their learning activities.

Skills

Experience with children or vulnerable adults

Patience

Determination

Desire to expand skillset

Job description

Overview

Autism Support Assistant Part Time — Chester

£85-£105 (per day, school hours) – Salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications.

Vision for Education are recruiting for an Autism Support Assistant for a SEND school in Chester. The role is part time (2-3 days) and will start September 2025; it could result in a permanent contract with the setting.

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

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 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!

What Vision for Education offer

• 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.

How to apply

If you are an Autism Support Assistant who can enthuse, motivate, and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact (url removed).

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