Autism Support Worker - Bradford

Justteachers Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers is seeking an Autism School Support Worker to join a specialist autism provision in the Bradford area on a long-term basis. The post starts in September with shortlisting currently taking place.

The school offers a calm, structured and highly supportive environment, emphasising communication, emotional regulation and personalised learning for pupils with ASC. You will work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff to deliver individualised support plans and help

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, youth work or support work.
• Proven experience supporting children or young people with autism.
• Strong knowledge of autism-specific approaches, communication methods and sensory needs.
• Two education or school-based references.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with autism to access learning and develop communication and independence.
• Implement structured routines, visual supports and autism-specific strategies.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and support staff to deliver individualised plans.

Skills

Communication with pupils

Team collaboration

Patience and adaptability

Education

Education/Childcare qualification

Job description

About the role:

Justteachers is seeking an Autism School Support Worker to join a specialist autism provision in the Bradfordarea on a long‑term basis.

The post is due to start in September with shortlisting currently taking place. The school provides a calm, structured and highly supportive environment, placing a strong emphasis on communication, emotional regulation and personalised learning for pupils with ASC.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils with autism to access learning and develop communication and independence
• Implementing structured routines, visual supports and autism‑specific strategies
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff to deliver individualised support plans

Pre-requisites:

• Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, youth work or support work
• Proven experience supporting children or young people with autism
• Strong knowledge of autism‑specific approaches, communication methods and sensory needs
• Two education or school‑based references