Graduate Autism Support Worker | Barking & Dagenham | September Start

Are you a Graduate Autism Support Worker looking to gain meaningful experience supporting children with additional needs? This full-time role in Barking & Dagenham offers the chance to work within an Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ Primary School that is forward-thinking, inclusive, and proud of its strong Progress 8 results.

• Free onsite parking and excellent local transport links.
  
  
• Access to high-quality CPD to strengthen your professional skills.
  
  
• Fantastic opportunities to progress into Teacher Training or Psychology.
  
  
• Supportive SLT who prioritise staff development and wellbeing.
  
  
• Competitive weekly pay of £444, term-time only.
  
  

Your role as a Graduate Autism Support Worker will include:

• Providing 1:1 support for a Year 4 pupil with Autism in a mainstream setting.
  
  
• Helping the pupil remain regulated and engaged in their learning.
  
  
• Working collaboratively with the Class Teacher, SENDCo, parents, and the Educational Psychologist.
  
  
• Supporting the pupil through their work and encouraging progress.
  
  
• Ensuring the child has access to the curriculum and develops both academically and socially.
  
  

Essential requirements for the Graduate Autism Support Worker role:

• A 1:1 or 2:1 degree from a top 20 UK University.
  
  
• A genuine desire to progress into Teacher Training or Psychology.
  
  
• Proactive, dedicated, and flexible approach to daily challenges.
  
  
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a team.
  
  
• Previous child-based experience is desirable.
  
  

This Graduate Autism Support Worker opportunity in Barking & Dagenham is a full-time, term-time only role starting in September for one academic year. It is the perfect platform for ambitious graduates seeking classroom experience and a future career in education or psychology.

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