Autism Support Worker

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency seeks an Autism Support Worker in Eastleigh to assist children with learning difficulties. The ideal candidate should have experience with special educational needs, particularly autism. Responsibilities include supporting students in their classwork and maintaining a positive classroom environment. Competitive pay rates are offered, with a start date as soon as possible.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Dedicated support from consultants

Qualifications

• Preferred experience with autism and social/emotional needs.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments.
• Commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support students with classwork.
• Facilitate a friendly learning environment.
• Help prepare lesson materials.
• Encourage children to do their best.
• Manage classroom behavior.

Skills

Experience with children with special educational needs

Knowledge of behaviour management strategies

Ability to communicate with parents

Patient approach

Flexibility in fast-paced environment

Job description

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Autism Support Worker - Full Time - Temp to Perm - September Start -Eastleigh

GSL Education are working with a school in Eastleigh. who are looking for an Autism Support Worker to join their support staff team to support children with learning difficulties (ASD, ADHD, SEMH needs). This special needs school offers a calm, nurturing and safe environment with a holistic curriculum that is guided by Speech and Language therapists and Occupational Therapists. This school has a focus on developing its pupils' essential life skills with a goal to lead them into successful lives outside of school.

Key Responsibilities as an Autism Support Worker:

• To support students who struggle with their class work
• Facilitate a fun and friendly learning environment
• To provide support to the class teacher
• To help the class teacher prepare lesson materials and classroom boards
• To keep the classroom a tidy and presentable environment
• To encourage children to do their best
• Help manage classroom behaviour
• Listen to the children read and practice their phonics
• Autism Support Worker
• School Type: Special Educational Needs (SEN) School
• Salary Scale: £82.80 to £100 per day
• Start Date: ASAP/ September 2025

Qualifications & Skills required for Autism Support Worker role:

• Experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly those with autism or social and emotional needs (preferred, not essential).
• Experience working with SEN (in school, care, or voluntary settings) preferred, not essential
• Knowledge of and experience with behaviour management strategies.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate effectively with parents and other professionals.
• A patient and nurturing approach to working with children.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in SEN practices and strategies.

To work with GSL Education as an Autism Support Worker, you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education

Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.

Please be advised that this Autism Support Worker role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information about this position, please visit our website to contact the relevant branch. To work with GSL Education in the role of Autism Support Worker, please apply via the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to apply online.