Job description

Autism Support Worker

Location: Whitby, North Yorkshire
Salary: £88 – £110 per day
Start Date: ASAP / January 2026

GSL Education are recruiting a calm, patient Autism Support Worker for a specialist secondary setting near Whitby. The role focuses on supporting autistic learners with communication, sensory processing and emotional regulation.

About the School

• A supportive and structured SEN provision with a focus on autism-friendly practice.
• Uses visual schedules, communication aids, sensory tools and predictable routines.
• Works closely with families and external professionals to promote consistency.
• Encourages independence, resilience and personalised progress.

Responsibilities

• Support autistic pupils with learning, communication and sensory regulation

• Use TEACCH-based strategies, visual prompts and de-escalation techniques

• Assist teachers with personalised learning plans

• Encourage positive interactions and engagement

• Maintain a calm, structured classroom environment

Requirements

• Experience supporting autistic children or young people

• Understanding of sensory needs and communication challenges

• Kind, patient and consistent approach

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

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 an enhanced DBS on the update service.

GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout East and North Yorkshire.

If you would like to apply for the position of Autism Support Worker, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit the GSL Education official website to apply online.