Job description
"Step into a Rewarding Role as an Autism Support Worker in Bournemouth!"
Job Title: Autism Support Worker
Location:Bournemouth
Pay Rate: £13.68 – £16.12 per hour (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time
Are you a compassionate and patient individual passionate about supporting children and young people with autism to thrive both academically and socially?
GSL Education are looking for a committed Autism Support Worker to join a caring and inclusive school in Bournemouth. This position provides a meaningful chance to support pupils with autism as they build key skills, grow in confidence, and engage positively within their learning environment.
The Autism Support Worker provides personalised support to children and young people with autism, helping them engage with learning and develop essential social and communication skills.
As an Autism Support Worker, you will:
- Provide one-to-one or small group support for pupils with autism, tailoring your approach to meet individual needs.
- Assist teachers and SENCOs in delivering personalised learning and social development plans.
- Encourage pupils to build communication, social, and coping skills while supporting emotional regulation.
- Foster a safe, structured, and positive learning environment where pupils can succeed.
- Collaborate closely with teaching staff, parents, and external professionals to ensure consistent support.
Requirements for Autism Support Worker:
- Previous experience supporting children or young people with autism or other additional needs.
- Patience, empathy, and the ability to respond flexibly to pupils’ needs.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
To work with GSL Education as an Autism Support Worker, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
- · Have a DBS registered to the update service, or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
To apply for the Autism Support Worker position, simply select ‘Apply Now’ and upload your CV. A consultant will contact you soon after.