ASD Support Assistant
Posted 02/11/26About the Role
Join a highly regarded school known for its exceptional specialist SEN provision, where you will play a pivotal role supporting secondary students on the autism spectrum. This challenging yet incredibly rewarding opportunity involves facilitating social communication, effectively managing sensory needs, and ensuring full curriculum access within a dedicated specialist ASD setting.
Key Responsibilities
* Facilitate effective social communication for students on the autism spectrum, navigating complex interactions.
* Proactively manage and mitigate sensory needs within a dynamic and supportive classroom environment.
* Support students in accessing the full secondary curriculum, adapting resources and strategies as necessary to overcome learning barriers.
* Develop and implement personalised strategies to foster student independence and promote significant personal growth.
* Collaborate closely with teaching staff, therapists, and parents to achieve integrated and cohesive support plans.
* Monitor and accurately record student progress, contributing to regular assessments and comprehensive reviews.
About You
* Possess demonstrable experience supporting young people on the autism spectrum, ideally within a secondary educational setting.
* Exhibit exceptional patience, resilience, and a deeply empathetic approach to student support and development.
* Demonstrate strong, adaptable communication skills, adept at building rapport with students, colleagues, and parents alike.
* Show a proactive and flexible mindset, ready to respond effectively to diverse student needs and unexpected situations.
* Hold a genuine commitment to fostering student independence and celebrating every individual achievement.
* Understand and consistently uphold robust safeguarding practices, prioritising student well-being and safety at all times.
Why Join
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a specialist SEN environment where your expertise will be truly valued and you can realise your full potential. We offer competitive daily rates, immediate start opportunities, and flexible contract options including long-term and permanent roles. You will benefit from a supportive team, continuous professional development, and the profound reward of making a significant difference to
Join a highly regarded school known for its exceptional specialist SEN provision, where you will play a pivotal role supporting secondary students on the autism spectrum. This challenging yet incredibly rewarding opportunity involves facilitating social communication, effectively managing sensory needs, and ensuring full curriculum access within a dedicated specialist ASD setting.
Key Responsibilities
* Facilitate effective social communication for students on the autism spectrum, navigating complex interactions.
* Proactively manage and mitigate sensory needs within a dynamic and supportive classroom environment.
* Support students in accessing the full secondary curriculum, adapting resources and strategies as necessary to overcome learning barriers.
* Develop and implement personalised strategies to foster student independence and promote significant personal growth.
* Collaborate closely with teaching staff, therapists, and parents to achieve integrated and cohesive support plans.
* Monitor and accurately record student progress, contributing to regular assessments and comprehensive reviews.
About You
* Possess demonstrable experience supporting young people on the autism spectrum, ideally within a secondary educational setting.
* Exhibit exceptional patience, resilience, and a deeply empathetic approach to student support and development.
* Demonstrate strong, adaptable communication skills, adept at building rapport with students, colleagues, and parents alike.
* Show a proactive and flexible mindset, ready to respond effectively to diverse student needs and unexpected situations.
* Hold a genuine commitment to fostering student independence and celebrating every individual achievement.
* Understand and consistently uphold robust safeguarding practices, prioritising student well-being and safety at all times.
Why Join
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a specialist SEN environment where your expertise will be truly valued and you can realise your full potential. We offer competitive daily rates, immediate start opportunities, and flexible contract options including long-term and permanent roles. You will benefit from a supportive team, continuous professional development, and the profound reward of making a significant difference to
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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