Autism Support Assistant

Posted 29 June 2025
Salary £450 - £500 per hour
LocationEaling
Job type Contract
Discipline Graduates & Teacher Training Opportunities
ReferenceV-106202

Job description

Autism Support Assistant – Ealing – September 2025

Are you a compassionate Autism Support Assistant ready to make a meaningful impact in a specialist school environment? Join Insights Independent School, a well-regarded SEND setting in Ealing, supporting students aged 11–19 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, and behavioural needs.

Role Benefits:
  • Competitive salary with consistent term-time hours (8:00am–4:00pm)
  • 17 CPD/training days annually, plus ongoing school-led development
  • BUPA Private Healthcare (inc. optical/dental) after 6 months
  • Free massage/aromatherapy and emotional wellbeing support
  • Supportive, therapy-informed team culture
Autism Support Assistant Responsibilities:
  • Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions for students with ASC
  • Foster communication, emotional regulation, and social engagement
  • Support an assigned tutor group daily, building rapport and trust
  • Work closely with SEN teachers, therapists, and senior staff
  • Contribute to a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment
  • Encourage independence and progress through tailored support
Autism Support Assistant Requirements:
  •  Experience supporting children/young people with Autism and/or neurodiverse needs
  • A proactive, compassionate and resilient attitude
  • Strong communication skills and ability to follow structured strategies
  • Understanding of sensory processing and emotional regulation techniques
  • Background in psychology, education or youth work (advantageous but not essential)
September start available for the right Autism Support Assistant candidate.

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Autism Support Assistant position in Ealing. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Autism Support Assistant role.

Autism Support Assistant | Ealing