Autism Support Assistant - Swindon

TN United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is on the lookout for a passionate Autism Support Worker to join their friendly team in Swindon. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to support children and young people with Autism, learning difficulties, and communication challenges. As an integral part of the classroom environment, you will provide tailored support, ensuring each pupil feels safe, engaged, and focused. If you are enthusiastic and ready to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience working with Autism is beneficial, either professional or personal.
• Relevant degree in Psychology, Criminology, or Sociology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-2-1 support to children with Autism during lessons.
• Help manage challenging behavior and engage pupils in class.

Skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Knowledge of Neurodiversity

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Criminology

Degree in Sociology

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Swindon, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

309268306156

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Are you an experienced support worker seeking a role in education? Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Autism?

A friendly and unique Special School in Swindon are seeking an Autism Support Worker to join their team full-time starting in September. The school caters for children and young people with Autism as their primary need. There are also pupils with learning difficulties, communication challenges and ADHD. This is therefore the perfect opportunity for an experienced Support Worker or recent Graduate to further their experience with Special Educational Needs.

As an Autism Support Assistant, you will work alongside the class teacher and provide 1-2-1 support during the lessons. You will build a strong relationship with all pupils, and learn to cater for each of their social and emotional needs. You will help manage any challenging behaviour that may arise, and also ensure each pupil is engaged and focused in class. Above all else, you will help make the classroom and a fun, safe and exciting environment.

The school are looking for an enthusiastic and bubbly Autism Support Worker who has a passion for supporting vulnerable young people. A recent graduate would be perfect for this role, with a relevant degree in Psychology, Criminology or Sociology, as well as knowledge of neurodiversity. Any experience working with Autism would be beneficial, this could be professional or personal experience. Empathy and flexibility are also important skills!

The school day runs from 8:30am to 3:15pm, and the school are looking for an Autism Support Assistant who can work full time, Monday to Friday.