Autism Support Worker

Vision for Education Ltd; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking an Autism Support Worker in Dewsbury to work in a specialist SEND school. This 1:1 role supports a specific learner with daily routines in school, helping to foster structure and a positive learning experience, including assistance with personal care as needed.

The school emphasises safeguarding and collaboration within a committed team of staff, with opportunities for professional development and progression.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of working with Autism.
• Adaptable and proactive, able to deal with challenging behaviour effectively.
• Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of school staff.
• An ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a specific learner in daily school routines.
• Support learning and help create a structured, positive learning environment.
• Assist with personal care needs as required.

Skills

Autism awareness

Teamwork

Adaptable

Communication

Behaviour management

Job description

Autism Support Worker
Dewsbury

SEND School

£90 - £110 Per Day(Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications)

Requirements

To be considered for the Autism Support Worker role you must:

• Have some knowledge and experience of working with Autism
• Be adaptable and proactive, able to deal with challenging behaviour effectively
• Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of school staff
• An ability to work as part of a team

The Role

Vision for Education is seeking to appoint an Autism Support Worker to work in a specialist SEND school in and around Dawsbury This will be a 1:1 role working with a specific young learner who will need support and encouragement fulfilling their daily routine in school. Autism Support Workers play an important role in helping to create structure and a positive experience in the students' academic learning therefore we are looking for a committed, hardworking individual to join the team. This is a role that will require assistance with personal care needs.

The School

Aspecial needs schoolthat workshard to support children with additional needs, this school benefits from a supportive and friendly staff team. The school are proud to offer lots of opportunities for professional development and progression.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff weregister 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.

AboutVision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leadingeducation recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

WhatVision for EducationOffer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education and as aAutism Support Workeryou will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

The Edwin Group is voted a top UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

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