Autism Support Worker - Spalding

Justteachers Ltd; Spalding; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd in Spalding is seeking a dedicated Autism Specialist School assistant to join a friendly, supportive team on a full-time basis from September. You will help pupils access learning, support routines, and develop independence in a personalised classroom environment.

Experience with autism and SEND, strong communication and patience are essential. Training in visual supports and structured teaching is valued, with qualifications such as Level 2/3 TA desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with Autism and SEND.
• Understanding of autism and ability to adapt support to individual needs.
• Confidence using visual aids, structured teaching, and positive behaviour support.
• Strong communication, patience and relationship-building skills.
• Desirable Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, Childcare or related qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to access learning and manage routines.
• Deliver differentiated, engaging lessons with staff.
• Use autism-friendly strategies to engage students.
• Reinforce objectives and help pupils access curriculum.
• Promote independence and positive behaviours.
• Assist with transitions and daily routines.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and families.

Skills

Autism awareness

Effective communication

Patience

Behaviour support

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

About the role:

A friendly and supportive Autism Specialist School in Spalding is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join their team on a full-time basis from September. The school provides a personalised and structured learning environment for children and young people with Autism, helping pupils to develop academically, socially, and emotionally while building independence and confidence. This role has the potential to extend and become permanent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working closely with teachers and other professionals, you will play a key role in supporting pupils to access learning, manage routines, and achieve their individual goals within a nurturing and inclusive setting.
• Support the delivery of differentiated and engaging lessons, working alongside teaching staff to adapt activities and break down learning into manageable steps.
• Use autism-friendly strategies, including visual supports, structured routines, sensory-aware approaches, and clear communication techniques to support pupil engagement.
• Reinforce learning objectives and key concepts to help pupils access the curriculum and achieve positive outcomes.
• Provide calm, consistent support to encourage positive behaviours, emotional regulation, and social development.
• Assist pupils with transitions, daily routines, and individual learning targets, promoting independence wherever possible.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and families to ensure pupils receive the support they need to thrive.

Pre-requisites:

• Experience supporting children or young people with Autism and SEND, or additional learning needs within education, care, youth work, or similar settings.
• Understanding of autism and the ability to adapt support to meet individual communication, sensory, and learning needs.
• Confidence in using a range of strategies to engage pupils, including visual aids, task modelling, structured teaching approaches, and positive behaviour support.
• Strong communication, patience, and relationship-building skills.
• Relevant qualifications such as Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant, Childcare, Health & Social Care, Youth Work, or equivalent practical experience are desirable.