Job description

Job Title: Autism Support Worker
Location: Spilsby
Salary: Paid to Scale
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

Do you have the patience, empathy, and passion to support young people with Autism?
Join a nurturing and dedicated school community in Spilsby, where every day brings the chance to make a real impact.

GSL Education are currently recruiting an Autism Support Worker to join a specialist all-age SEN school in Spilsby. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to support students with Autism and a variety of additional needs in a caring, structured environment. This is a Learning Support Assistant position, with pay scaled to reflect your experience and qualifications.

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with Autism.
  • Assist in delivering personalised education plans under teacher guidance.
  • Help students navigate classroom routines and develop essential life skills.
  • Use positive behaviour strategies to support emotional regulation.
  • Foster a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment.
  • Communicate effectively with teachers, therapists, and parents/carers.

What You Need:

  • Experience supporting children or young adults with autism/SEN (in school or care settings).
  • A calm, compassionate, and patient approach to behaviour and communication.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to students' individual needs.
  • Understanding of PECS, Makaton, or sensory integration (desirable, not essential).
  • A current, up-to-date CV (covering the last 10 years with no unexplained gaps).
  • An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply for one.

Why Join GSL Education?

  • A rewarding opportunity to help students thrive physically and emotionally.
  • Ongoing training and professional development from GSL Education.
  • Supportive school environment with experienced SEN professionals.

If you're a caring and committed Autism Support Worker looking for a fulfilling opportunity in Spilsby, apply now to be part of a team that makes a genuine difference every day.

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.

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