Autism Support Worker

Hiring- Autism Support Assistant

Location: Waterlooville

Salary Scale: £13.80 to £15 per hour

Start: ASAP /September 2025

Are you seeking a meaningful role that truly changes lives?

Do you enjoy working in a vibrant and supportive school environment?

Are you passionate about empowering students to overcome challenges?

GSL Education are currently working with a vibrant and inclusive special school based in Waterlooville, seeking a dedicated Autism Support Assistant to join them from September. Working closely with class teachers and the SENCO, you will support pupils with a variety of additional needs, including autism, speech and language difficulties, and behavioural challenges. Your role as an Autism Support Assistant will be key in promoting inclusive learning and managing behaviour positively.

Here’s where you can help decide on a better future for us all.

Key Responsibilities as an Autism Support Assistant:

• To support students who struggle with their class work
• Facilitate a fun and friendly learning environment
• To provide support to the class teacher
• To help the class teacher prepare lesson materials and classroom boards
• To keep the classroom a tidy and presentable environment
• To encourage children to do their best
• Help manage classroom behaviour
• Listen to the children read and practice their phonics

Qualifications & Skills required for Autism Support Assistant role:

• Experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly those with autism or social and emotional needs (preferred, not essential).
• Experience working with SEN (in school, care, or voluntary settings) preferred, not essential
• Knowledge of and experience with behaviour management strategies.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate effectively with parents and other professionals.
• A patient and nurturing approach to working with children.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in SEN practices and strategies. 

Autism Support Assistant|Waterlooville| SEN School | ASAP Start

To work with GSL Education as an Autism Support Assistant, you should: 

• Have the right to work in the UK. 

• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years. 

• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education 

 
Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.  

Please be advised that this Autism Support Assistant( Waterlooville)role requires 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. 

For more details or to apply, please contact (url removed) at GSL Education. To apply for the role of an Autism Support Assistant, please follow the application link or visit (url removed) to submit your application online.