Autism Support Worker

Autism Support Worker

Location: Leeds (LS9)
Hours: Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced Autism Support Worker, SEN Teaching Assistant or Support Worker with a passion for supporting children and young people with autism?

We are currently recruiting for an Autism Support Worker to join a specialist school in Leeds, supporting children and young people aged 4–16. This rewarding role involves providing personalised support to pupils with autism and additional learning needs, helping them develop their communication, independence, social interaction and life skills.

About The Pupils

The school supports children and young people with a range of additional needs, including:

• Autism
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Complex communication needs
• Learning disabilities
• ADHD
• Sensory processing difficulties
• Physical disabilities
• Emotional and social needs

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience supporting autistic children and young people, including those who may be non-verbal, require alternative communication methods or benefit from structured routines and sensory support.

Key Responsibilities

As an Autism Support Worker, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual needs
• Support pupils with autism in accessing learning and daily activities
• Adapt communication methods to suit individual pupils, including non-verbal communication where required
• Support emotional regulation and use positive behaviour support strategies
• Help pupils develop social interaction, communication and independence skills
• Support pupils with sensory needs and individual routines
• Assist with personal care where required
• Follow individual education plans, risk assessments and support plans
• Promote a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and the wider support team

What We’re Looking For:

The ideal candidate will be patient, compassionate and proactive, with a genuine passion for helping autistic children and young people thrive. You should be confident adapting your approach to meet individual communication, sensory, emotional and learning needs.

You may have experience as a:

• Autism Support Worker
• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Support Worker
• Learning Support Assistant
• Care Worker
• Residential Support Worker
• Healthcare Assistant
• Specialist Autism Practitioner

Experience within a specialist school, residential setting, care environment or other SEND provision would be highly beneficial.

Key Skills

• 1:1 Support
• Communication Support
• Emotional Regulation
• Sensory Support
• Positive Behaviour Support
• Personal Care

Specialisms

• Autism
• Non-Verbal Communication
• Sensory Processing
• SLD / PMLD
• Complex Needs

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with autism. You will play an important role in helping pupils feel safe, understood and supported while developing their confidence, communication and independence.

If you are patient, nurturing and passionate about supporting autistic children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your career as an Autism Support Worker!