Autism Support Worker Camden

AMA Admin; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education are recruiting an Autism Support Worker to help children and young people with autism in a dedicated setting in Camden. The role focuses on tailored support to engage learning, build confidence, and develop life skills within a structured, nurturing environment.

You will work with staff to implement personalised learning and behaviour plans and support communication, interaction, and emotional regulation while promoting pupil progress and safeguarding throughout.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people with autism or additional needs.
• Comfort providing personal care when required.
• Willingness to participate in swimming and water-based activities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Safeguarding commitment and promoting welfare.

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.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and external professionals.
• Create a safe, supportive learning environment.
• Support pupils with personal care needs where required, maintaining dignity and respect.
• Assist with swimming sessions and transitions.
• Track and report on pupil progress.

Skills

Autism experience

Personal care support

Swimming participation

Communication and teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Qualifications in education/childcare/SEND

Job description

Autism Support Worker
Location:Camden
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.