Job description
Make a Lasting Difference as an Autism Support Worker in Southbourne!
Job Title: Autism Support Worker
Location: Southbourne
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent
Are you passionate about supporting young individuals with autism to thrive both academically and personally?
GSL Education are currently recruiting for a dedicated Autism Support Worker to join a nurturing and forward-thinking educational setting in Southbourne. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity with an immediate start.
About the Role
As an Autism Support Worker, you will be a vital part of a collaborative support team, providing consistent, person-centred support to children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). Your role will involve encouraging independence, fostering social communication, and ensuring a safe and structured learning environment.
Essential Qualities That We Are Looking For:
- Providing one-to-one or small group support to students with autism.
- Assisting in the implementation of individual education and behavioural plans.
- Supporting students both inside and outside the classroom to develop life skills.
- Promoting a calm, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.
- Liaising closely with teaching staff, therapists, and families to ensure continuity of care and support.
- Encouraging independence and confidence in all learning and social settings..
The Successful Candidate Will:
- Experience supporting individuals with autism or other special educational needs.
- A calm, empathetic, and patient approach to supporting students.
- A genuine passion for improving outcomes for neurodiverse young people.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Relevant qualifications in Health & Social Care, Psychology, or SEN support are desirable but not essential.
- Have an updated CV (with two relevant references from the last two years and covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Benefits of Joining GSL Education:
- Earn £13.68 - £16.12 per hour, based on experience.
- Full-time position with part-time options available.
- Begin your rewarding journey immediately.
- Gain valuable experience in a supportive primary and secondary school environment.
If you’re ready to support, inspire and empower students with autism, apply today to become an Autism Support Worker in Southbourne.
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.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Autism Support Worker’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.