Autism Support Worker

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency based in Southampton is seeking an Autism Support Worker to start in September 2025. The role involves supporting students with special educational needs in a classroom setting, helping them unlock their full potential. Candidates should have experience working with children with learning difficulties. This position offers competitive pay rates and emphasizes ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Dedicated support from consultants

Qualifications

• Experience with autism or social and emotional needs preferred, not essential.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in SEN practices.

Responsibilities

• Support students struggling with class work.
• Facilitate a fun and friendly learning environment.
• Help manage classroom behaviour.
• Listen to children read and practice phonics.

Skills

Experience working with children with special educational needs

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of behaviour management strategies

Patient and nurturing approach

Adaptability in changing environments

Job description

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Are you passionate about helping set up young people for success?

Are you keen to make a difference while also gaining valuable and rewarding experience?

A fantastic opportunity has recently become available for an Autism Support Worker in a school in Southampton. The school are looking for someone to start in September. You will be supporting students with learning difficulties (ASD, ADHD, SEMH needs) and providing personalised support to help each learner unlock their full potential.

This is a wonderful opportunity to support those learners who need extra assistance while also gaining valuable classroom experience. This will surely be a great stepping stone should you want to explore a career in education with GSL Education.

The role of 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

The successful Autism Support Worker:

• 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.

Autism Support Worker -Southampton - Term time only – September 2025 Start

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.