ASD Support Assistant

Posted 21/07/26
Birmingham, West Midlands, West Midlands
90 - 115 per day
Starts: ASAP
About the Role
Join a dynamic school dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment as an ASD Support Assistant. This pivotal role involves providing comprehensive assistance to secondary students on the autism spectrum within our specialist SEN setting. You will be instrumental in facilitating effective social communication, expertly managing sensory needs, and ensuring full curriculum access for every individual, offering a truly impactful opportunity to shape young lives. We are currently seeking dedicated individuals for a range of flexible contracts, including long-term, daily supply, short-term, and permanent positions, starting ASAP.

Key Responsibilities
* Provide tailored support to secondary students on the autism spectrum, both individually and in small groups.
* Implement strategies to facilitate effective social communication and interaction.
* Proactively manage and respond to students' sensory needs within the learning environment.
* Assist with adapting learning materials and strategies to ensure full curriculum access for all.
* Collaborate closely with teaching staff to maintain a supportive and inclusive classroom atmosphere.
* Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback to foster continuous development.

About You
* You possess demonstrable experience supporting young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ideally within a secondary setting.
* An empathetic, patient, and resilient approach is at the core of your professional practice.
* You are adept at implementing personalised support strategies to meet diverse individual needs.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with students and colleagues.
* A proactive and flexible mindset, ready to adapt to varying classroom dynamics and student requirements.
* You are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive educational environment where every student can thrive.

Why Join
This is an exceptional opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of secondary students with ASD within a genuinely supportive and forward-thinking environment. You will benefit from ongoing professional development and the chance to significantly contribute to an inclusive educational community, earning between £90 and £115 per day. If you are passionate about fostering growth and ready to start immediately, we encourage your application.

Not quite the right role? We're working with a number of schools and nurseries — feel free to get in touch to discuss other current opportunities.

Dunbar Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references, and full compliance with safer recruitment procedures. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

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