Autism Support Assistant

Posted 17 December 2025
Salary £29412 - £30240 per annum
LocationBrent
Job type Permanent
Discipline SEND Teaching and Support
ReferenceV-113726

Job description

Autism Support Assistant

Salary: £29,412 to £30,240 per annum
Start: Spring Term 2026
Location: Cricklewood, Brent – NW2

Are you passionate about helping pupils with Autism to access learning, build confidence, and achieve their potential? We’re recruiting two Autism Support Assistants to join a specialist setting supporting pupils aged 7 to 16 with Autism and associated needs.

This is a hands-on role for someone who brings energy, patience, and consistency to the classroom and takes pride in making a measurable difference every day.

The role
You will:
  • Support teachers to deliver structured, engaging lessons
  • Provide tailored support to pupils 1:1 and in small groups
  • Help create a calm, positive, and inclusive learning environment
  • Deliver bespoke interventions in partnership with teaching staff and wider support teams
  • Encourage communication, independence, and emotional regulation through consistent routines
Requirements
To be considered, you must have:
  • A Bachelor’s degree from a UK university
  • Experience supporting children with SEND, ideally Autism, in an educational setting
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • A proactive, team-first attitude and a genuine commitment to pupil progress
What’s on offer
  • Supportive leadership and a welcoming staff team
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • A rewarding role with clear purpose and progression potential
  • Benefits including wellbeing support (24/7 helpline and counselling), retail and leisure discounts, cycle to work scheme, life cover, and more
If you’re ready to start in Spring Term 2026 and want a role where your work has real impact, apply now for immediate consideration.

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 role, in Brent. 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.

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