Job description
Autism Support Worker
Location: Scarborough area
Salary: £88 – £110 per day
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: January 2026
GSL Education are looking for a compassionate Autism Support Worker to join a specialist provision near Scarborough. This is a brilliant opportunity to use your skills to help pupils with autism thrive within a structured and supportive educational environment.
About the School
The setting supports learners with autism alongside other additional needs, ensuring students receive personalised assistance tailored to their strengths and challenges. Staff use calm, adaptable approaches and structured routines to help pupils develop communication, self-regulation and engagement with learning.
Autism Support Worker Responsibilities
• Provide targeted support for pupils with autism in class and during activities.
• Use visual aids, structured approaches and positive behaviour strategies.
• Help pupils access learning and social skills opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SEN leads and therapists.
Requirements
• Experience working with autistic pupils or equivalent specialist training.
• Understanding of sensory needs and autism-friendly approaches.
• Strong interpersonal skills and patience.
• Ability to provide consistent, positive support.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.
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.