Autism Support Worker Barnet

Milk Education; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting an Autism Support Worker in Barnet to support children and young people with autism in a dedicated setting designed to meet their individual needs. You will provide tailored 1:1 and small group support to help pupils engage with learning and build confidence in a structured, nurturing environment.

The role involves personal care (essential), swimming sessions, and collaboration with teaching staff and external professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience with autism or additional needs in children/young people.
• Comfort with personal care tasks (essential).
• Willing to participate in swimming and water-based activities.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, and resilience.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Adaptable and proactive in supporting diverse needs.
• Committed to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with autism.
• Support delivery of personalised learning and behaviour plans.
• Encourage positive communication, interaction and emotional regulation.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and external professionals.
• Create a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment.
• Support pupils with personal care needs where required (essential).
• Assist with swimming sessions and transitions.
• Track and report on pupil progress.

Skills

1:1 support

Small group support

Personal care (essential)

Swimming participation

Patience and empathy

Communication and teamwork

Adaptable and proactive

Safeguarding children

Education

Education/Childcare/SEND qualifications

Job description

Autism Support Worker

Location:Barnet
Pay:£110 – £115 per day
Contract:Full-time
Start Date:September 2026

About the Role

Milk Education are working in partnership with a specialist autism provision to recruit an Autism Support Worker. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with autism in a dedicated setting designed to meet their individual needs.

You will play a key role in providing tailored support, helping pupils engage with learning, build confidence, and develop essential life skills within a structured, nurturing, and highly supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with autism
• Support the delivery of personalised learning and behaviour plans
• Encourage positive communication, interaction, and emotional regulation
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and external professionals
• Create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment
• Support pupils with personal care needs where required, maintaining dignity and respect at all times (essential)
• Assist with activities such as swimming sessions, including supporting pupils in the pool and during transitions
• Track and report on pupil progress

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience working with children or young people with autism or additional needs
• Is confident and comfortable supporting with personal care (essential)
• Is happy to participate in swimming sessions and water-based activities
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, and resilience
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills
• Is adaptable and proactive in supporting a range of needs
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, or SEND
• Knowledge of strategies such as PECS, Makaton, or sensory approaches
• Previous experience in a specialist or autism provision setting

Why Work with Milk Education?

• Excellent rates of pay
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
• Commitment to your career progression in education

Safeguarding Statement

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.