Autism Support Assistant — Primary ASC, Inclusive Impact

The Downs Primary School and Nursery; Harlow; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The Downs Primary School and Nursery is expanding its ASC provision and seeks a passionate Learning Support Assistant to work with pupils with autism at the West Essex site. The role supports ASC and mainstream classes, delivering targeted interventions and contributing to inclusive education.

Part-time (31 hours 45 minutes per week) across 39 weeks per year with pro rata annual salary £20,304.28. Start date ASAP.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in a school setting, with SEND experience preferred.
• Understanding of autism and neurodiversity, with willingness to develop specialist knowledge.
• Ability to deliver structured interventions using modelling, scaffolding and adaptive approaches.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships.
• Proactive, flexible, and reflective practitioner committed to inclusion and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of high-quality, adaptive teaching and learning within the ASC.
• Deliver autism-specific programmes and approaches.
• Deliver targeted learning interventions (phonics, literacy, numeracy, fine motor, speech language & communication).
• Support EHCP outcomes including social, emotional and academic development.
• Assist pupils in developing mainstream readiness, independence and organisation.
• Promote access to mainstream classrooms and collaboration with staff.
• Maintain accurate records of pupil progress to provide feedback.

Skills

Experience working with children in a

Understanding of autism and neurodiver

Structured interventions and modelling

Strong communication and interpersonal

Proactive and flexible approach

Reflective practice and willingness to

Commitment to inclusion and safeguard

Creativity and resilience

Job description

The Downs Primary School and Nursery is expanding its ASC provision and seeks a passionate Learning Support Assistant to work with pupils with autism at the West Essex site. The role supports ASC and mainstream classes, delivering targeted interventions and contributing to inclusive education.

Part-time (31 hours 45 minutes per week) across 39 weeks per year with pro rata annual salary £20,304.28. Start date ASAP.