ASD Support Assistant
Posted 02/11/26About the Role
A flourishing school in West London is seeking a compassionate and dedicated ASD Support Assistant to join our vibrant community. This essential role involves providing tailored support to secondary pupils on the autism spectrum within our specialist setting, fostering their independence and ensuring their full access to an enriching curriculum.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide personalised support to secondary pupils on the autism spectrum, both individually and in small groups.
* Actively facilitate meaningful social communication and positive interactions among pupils.
* Thoughtfully manage and respond to individual sensory needs, creating a calm and supportive environment.
* Skillfully support pupils in accessing a broad and balanced curriculum, adapting materials as required.
* Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning space where every pupil feels valued.
* Collaborate effectively with class teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals to ensure holistic pupil development.
About You
* You possess proven experience supporting young people, ideally in a secondary setting or with ASD.
* You demonstrate a genuine understanding of autism spectrum conditions and a commitment to inclusive practices.
* Your approach is patient, empathetic, and consistently positive, making a real difference to pupils' days.
* You communicate effectively and sensitively with pupils, colleagues, and parents alike.
* You are a collaborative team player, eager to contribute to a supportive staff community.
* You are proactive, adaptable, and ready to embrace the unique challenges and rewards of this specialist role.
Why Join
Joining our community means becoming part of a dedicated team where your contributions are truly valued, making a significant impact on pupils' lives. We offer flexible contract options, including long-term, daily supply, short-term, and permanent roles, with a competitive daily rate of £90-£115, starting as soon as you are available.
A flourishing school in West London is seeking a compassionate and dedicated ASD Support Assistant to join our vibrant community. This essential role involves providing tailored support to secondary pupils on the autism spectrum within our specialist setting, fostering their independence and ensuring their full access to an enriching curriculum.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide personalised support to secondary pupils on the autism spectrum, both individually and in small groups.
* Actively facilitate meaningful social communication and positive interactions among pupils.
* Thoughtfully manage and respond to individual sensory needs, creating a calm and supportive environment.
* Skillfully support pupils in accessing a broad and balanced curriculum, adapting materials as required.
* Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning space where every pupil feels valued.
* Collaborate effectively with class teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals to ensure holistic pupil development.
About You
* You possess proven experience supporting young people, ideally in a secondary setting or with ASD.
* You demonstrate a genuine understanding of autism spectrum conditions and a commitment to inclusive practices.
* Your approach is patient, empathetic, and consistently positive, making a real difference to pupils' days.
* You communicate effectively and sensitively with pupils, colleagues, and parents alike.
* You are a collaborative team player, eager to contribute to a supportive staff community.
* You are proactive, adaptable, and ready to embrace the unique challenges and rewards of this specialist role.
Why Join
Joining our community means becoming part of a dedicated team where your contributions are truly valued, making a significant impact on pupils' lives. We offer flexible contract options, including long-term, daily supply, short-term, and permanent roles, with a competitive daily rate of £90-£115, starting as soon as you are available.
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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