Job description

Autism Support Worker

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

GSL Education are recruiting a patient and committed Autism Support Worker for a specialist SEN provision near Burniston. You will be supporting autistic learners who benefit from clear routines, sensory strategies and structured communication methods.

About the School

• A calm, autism-friendly environment using TEACCH-style approaches and visual learning.
• Offers sensory rooms, outdoor spaces and personalised breakout areas.
• Staff encourage independence, coping strategies and self-regulation.
• Strong partnership with parents and professionals ensures a holistic support package.

Responsibilities

• Support autistic pupils with communication, sensory needs and emotional regulation

• Use visual prompts, structured tasks and predictable routines

• Assist teachers in delivering individual learning programmes

• Encourage engagement, motivation and confidence

• Promote positive behaviour strategies

Requirements

• Experience supporting autistic children or young people

• Understanding of sensory processing and communication systems

• Calm, empathetic and structured 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.