School Support Worker

Academics Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization in Greater London is seeking a dedicated School Support Worker to assist students with Autism Spectrum Condition in a specialist secondary school. The role involves providing personalized support and helping students engage with their curriculum effectively. Ideal candidates will have proven experience working with students with additional needs, strong communication skills, and a commitment to promoting student wellbeing. This is a full-time position starting in January.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive leadership team

Structured environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting older students with ASC, ideally within a secondary SEN setting.
• Confident, patient, and resilient with a calm approach.
• Strong communication skills to build professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to secondary-aged students with ASC.
• Assist students in curriculum engagement and achieving learning goals.
• Support emotional regulation and behavior support strategies.

Skills

Experience with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

Strong communication skills

Ability to support challenging behaviour

Patience and resilience

Job description

School Support Worker

January Start | Full-Time

We are currently recruiting a dedicated and resilient School Support Worker / Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a specialist secondary SEN school in Kingston from January. This is a highly rewarding role for someone passionate about supporting young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and related social, emotional and behavioural needs.

The school supports students aged 11-19 and provides a structured, nurturing environment where consistency, positive relationships and clear boundaries are key. The successful candidate will have experience working with older students with ASC and will be confident supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour as part of their additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Providing consistent 1:1 and small group support to secondary-aged students with ASC
• Supporting students to access the curriculum, remain engaged in lessons and achieve individual learning goals
• Assisting with emotional regulation, communication strategies and behaviour support plans
• Working closely with class teachers, therapists and the wider SEN team to deliver tailored support
• Supporting students during transitions, break times and off-site activities where required

Qualifications

• Have proven experience supporting older students with ASC, ideally within a secondary SEN setting
• Be confident, patient and resilient, with a calm and consistent approach
• Be physically able and comfortable supporting students who may require practical or behavioural support
• Have strong communication skills and the ability to build positive, professional relationships
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing at all times

Requirements

• Enhanced child and adult DBS (on the update service or willingness to obtain)
• A genuine interest in supporting young people with additional needs

Benefits

• A supportive and experienced SEN leadership team
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A structured environment with clear behaviour and support systems in place
• The opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on students' lives