Autism Support Assistant

Posted 05 June 2026
Salary £85 - £100 per day
LocationBrent
Job type Contract
Discipline SEND Teaching and Support
ReferenceV-120810

Job description

Autism Support Assistant – Neasden, Brent – September 2026

Are you a bright, hard-working graduate looking to become an Autism Support Assistant in Neasden, Brent? This specialist primary setting supports pupils aged 4-11 with Autism and communication needs, offering a highly structured, therapeutic and creative environment where every child has an EHCP.

  • Autism Support Assistant Benefits:

    • £85-100 per day PAYE

    • Full-time, term-time only contract

    • September 2026 start

    • Excellent training provided, so no previous school experience is required

    • Work closely with on-site Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists

    • Gain valuable experience for aspiring Educational Psychologists, Occupational Therapists or Speech and Language Therapists

    • Based in Neasden, Brent, within a specialist setting with small class sizes

  • This Autism Support Assistant role is ideal for a top graduate who is proactive, resilient and genuinely committed to supporting pupils with ASC.

  • The school currently has 55 pupils on roll, seven classes and class sizes typically ranging from 7-10 pupils, giving you strong exposure to personalised support and specialist practice.

  • As an Autism Support Assistant, you will support pupils with communication, regulation, independence, social interaction and access to an adapted National Curriculum.

  • All pupils have a diagnosis of Autism and an EHCP, so the successful Autism Support Assistant must be calm, consistent and confident following individual support plans.

  • The school reports that pupils make good to outstanding progress when starting points are considered, with some pupils reaching age-related expectations by the end of key stages.

  • Autism Support Assistant requirements:

    • A strong degree from a reputable university

    • Clear interest in Autism, SEND, psychology, therapy or child development

    • Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn from therapists and teachers

    • Ability to work in small classes of around 8 pupils

  • This Autism Support Assistant will suit a graduate who wants meaningful, hands-on experience before further study or a therapy/psychology career.

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all level’s secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Autism Support Assistant in Neasden, 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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