Autism Support Worker - Aspiring Psychologist Hillingdon

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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent rates of pay

Fast track compliance

Flexible days & hours

5-Star reviews & great reputation

Perks Portal discounts

Milk Academy CPD access

Teacher resources & wellbeing hub

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting Autism Support Workers in Hillingdon to support learners with Autism and ADHD in a SEND provision. Role focuses on building communication, behaviour understanding, and psychological principles in a clinical-adjacent setting.

Role suits aspiring psychologists seeking hands-on experience in a specialist school environment, with flexible hours and trial/observation days available.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with Autism/ADHD.
• Ability to support non-verbal pupils using total communication approaches (AAC).
• Familiar with Makaton, visual timetables and communication boards.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils aged 5-19 in Hillingdon.
• Support non-verbal pupils using total communication approaches (AAC).
• Utilise Makaton, visual timetables and communication boards to aid understanding.
• Observe and interpret non-verbal cues to respond to pupils' needs and emotions.
• Support pupils with structured routines and consistent emotional support.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Observation

Behaviour interpretation

Makaton familiarity

Tools

Makaton

AAC

Visual timetables

Communication boards

Job description

Job Title:Autism Support Worker - Aspiring Psychologist
Location:Hillingdon
Start Date:September 2026
Hours:8-4
Pay:£115.90 per day

Trial/observation days available.

Autism Support Worker - Aspiring Psychologist Hillingdon - Education and Training - Autism Support Worker - Aspiring Psychologist Hillingdon

Milk Education is working with a large SEND specialist provision in Hillingdon to recruit Autism Support Workers who genuinely want to make a positive difference in the lives of children and young people with complex SEND needs. This role focuses on supporting learners with Autism and ADHD, alongside a range of additional learning needs, including pupils who are non-verbal or have significant communication needs.

This role is exceptionally well-suited for an aspiring Clinical Psychologist. You will gain invaluable, hands‑on experience in a clinical‑adjacent setting, developing a deep understanding of communication, behaviour as a form of expression, and the practical application of psychological principles. This is a unique opportunity to build foundational skills in observation, assessment, and intervention within a specialist school environment.

This role is suited to individuals who are patient, calm, and confident, particularly when supporting students who benefit from structured routines, clear communication strategies, and consistent emotional support. Pupils may present with sensory processing differences, emotional regulation needs, or behaviours that communicate unmet needs.

Both full-time and part‑time positions are available, offering flexibility to suit your availability.

Benefits to YOU:

• Excellent rates of pay!
• Speedy registration process & fast track compliance.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• 5-Star rated with over 3000 reviews across Google & Facebook!
• Exclusive school & trust partnerships.
• Access to our FREE Perks Portal, where you'll find exclusive access to a range of discounts - our very own version of the Blue Light Card
• Follow your progress pathway with access to 1000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy!
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub, featuring CPD courses and health & fitness modules!
• School Preparation Pack - be ready for your school placements!
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone.
• Our Unbottled division brings lived-experience speakers into schools, covering stigmatised topics such as mental health, discrimination, and exploitation. We're located across England & North Wales with a network of 9 offices!
• Join the UK's only eco-friendly education supply agency!

Autism Support Worker - Key Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 and small-group support for pupils aged 5-19 with complex SEND, including Autism and ADHD, in the Hillingdon area.
• Support non-verbal pupils using a total communication approach, including alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) strategies.
• Utilise and develop skills in tools such as Makaton, visual timetables, and communication boards to support understanding and engagement.
• Actively observe and interpret non-verbal cues, such as body language, facial expressions, and changes in behaviour, to understand and respond to pupils' needs and emotions.
• Support th