Autism Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 09 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £102 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 January 2026 |
| Location: | Bury, Greater Manchester |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 196947 |
Summary
Pay: £102 per day
Start Date: ASAP or January
Contract: Full-time, long-term
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Autism Support Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Whitefield, Bury. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for supporting young people with autism and who thrives in a nurturing, structured environment.
You will work closely with teaching staff and the school's SEND team to provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with autism, helping them to access learning, regulate emotions, and develop communication and social skills.
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Provide tailored support to pupils with autism in line with their EHCP targets
Provide tailored support to pupils with autism in line with their EHCP targets
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Use visual aids, structured routines and communication systems such as PECS or visual timetables
Use visual aids, structured routines and communication systems such as PECS or visual timetables
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Assist with sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing
Assist with sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing
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Support classroom learning, behaviour, and engagement
Support classroom learning, behaviour, and engagement
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Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCO and external professionals
Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCO and external professionals
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Help create a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment
Help create a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment
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Experience supporting children or young people with autism (school or care setting)
Experience supporting children or young people with autism (school or care setting)
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Understanding of sensory needs, communication difficulties, and autism-friendly strategies
Understanding of sensory needs, communication difficulties, and autism-friendly strategies
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Patient, empathetic, and consistent, with strong behaviour-support skills
Patient, empathetic, and consistent, with strong behaviour-support skills
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Able to build positive relationships and work as part of a team
Able to build positive relationships and work as part of a team
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Reliable and committed to helping children achieve their potential
Reliable and committed to helping children achieve their potential
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Supportive and well-resourced school team
Supportive and well-resourced school team
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Ongoing professional development
Ongoing professional development
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A rewarding role making a meaningful difference
A rewarding role making a meaningful difference
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Competitive daily rate of £102
Competitive daily rate of £102
If you're passionate about supporting children with autism and are available ASAP or from January, we'd love to hear from you.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2024) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable. Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.
Start Date: ASAP or January
Contract: Full-time, long-term
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Autism Support Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Whitefield, Bury. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for supporting young people with autism and who thrives in a nurturing, structured environment.
You will work closely with teaching staff and the school's SEND team to provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with autism, helping them to access learning, regulate emotions, and develop communication and social skills.
-
Provide tailored support to pupils with autism in line with their EHCP targets
Provide tailored support to pupils with autism in line with their EHCP targets
-
Use visual aids, structured routines and communication systems such as PECS or visual timetables
Use visual aids, structured routines and communication systems such as PECS or visual timetables
-
Assist with sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing
Assist with sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing
-
Support classroom learning, behaviour, and engagement
Support classroom learning, behaviour, and engagement
-
Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCO and external professionals
Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCO and external professionals
-
Help create a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment
Help create a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment
-
Experience supporting children or young people with autism (school or care setting)
Experience supporting children or young people with autism (school or care setting)
-
Understanding of sensory needs, communication difficulties, and autism-friendly strategies
Understanding of sensory needs, communication difficulties, and autism-friendly strategies
-
Patient, empathetic, and consistent, with strong behaviour-support skills
Patient, empathetic, and consistent, with strong behaviour-support skills
-
Able to build positive relationships and work as part of a team
Able to build positive relationships and work as part of a team
-
Reliable and committed to helping children achieve their potential
Reliable and committed to helping children achieve their potential
-
Supportive and well-resourced school team
Supportive and well-resourced school team
-
Ongoing professional development
Ongoing professional development
-
A rewarding role making a meaningful difference
A rewarding role making a meaningful difference
-
Competitive daily rate of £102
Competitive daily rate of £102
If you're passionate about supporting children with autism and are available ASAP or from January, we'd love to hear from you.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2024) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable. Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.