Autism Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £95 to £120 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 February 2026 |
| Location: | Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 200295 |
Summary
Autism Provision Support Assistant - SEND School
Location: Calderdale
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Full-Time
Contract: Temporary with the opportunity to become permanent
Are you driven to support young people with autism and additional needs? A specialist SEND school in Calderdale is currently seeking a dedicated Autism Provision Support Assistant to join their team. This role involves supporting KS3 and KS4 pupils within a specialist autism base and offers the chance to secure a permanent position for the right individual.
The Role
You will be based within the school's specialist autism provision, working closely with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups. Students have a range of needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), learning difficulties, and, for some pupils, physical needs that require personal care.
Your focus will be on providing consistent, nurturing support to help students engage with learning, regulate emotions, and develop independence in a structured and supportive environment.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is compassionate, resilient, and committed to making a difference. You should have:
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Experience supporting children or young people with autism and complex SEND (education or care settings considered)
Experience supporting children or young people with autism and complex SEND (education or care settings considered)
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Confidence in providing personal care when required
Confidence in providing personal care when required
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A calm, patient, and understanding approach
A calm, patient, and understanding approach
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Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
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Experience or interest in working with KS3 and KS4 pupils
Experience or interest in working with KS3 and KS4 pupils
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A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs
A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs
Key Duties
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Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support within the autism base
Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support within the autism base
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Assist pupils with learning tasks under the direction of teaching staff and the SENCO
Assist pupils with learning tasks under the direction of teaching staff and the SENCO
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Support emotional regulation, communication, and behaviour strategies
Support emotional regulation, communication, and behaviour strategies
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Deliver personal care respectfully and professionally
Deliver personal care respectfully and professionally
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Help maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment
Help maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment
What the School Can Offer
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A welcoming and supportive SEND setting
A welcoming and supportive SEND setting
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A purpose-built autism provision with specialist resources
A purpose-built autism provision with specialist resources
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Ongoing training and professional development
Ongoing training and professional development
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A collaborative and experienced staff team
A collaborative and experienced staff team
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The opportunity for the role to become permanent
The opportunity for the role to become permanent
If you are passionate about supporting students with autism and want a rewarding role where no two days are the same, this could be an excellent opportunity. Apply today to join a specialist school in Calderdale making a meaningful difference every day.
Location: Calderdale
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Full-Time
Contract: Temporary with the opportunity to become permanent
Are you driven to support young people with autism and additional needs? A specialist SEND school in Calderdale is currently seeking a dedicated Autism Provision Support Assistant to join their team. This role involves supporting KS3 and KS4 pupils within a specialist autism base and offers the chance to secure a permanent position for the right individual.
The Role
You will be based within the school's specialist autism provision, working closely with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups. Students have a range of needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), learning difficulties, and, for some pupils, physical needs that require personal care.
Your focus will be on providing consistent, nurturing support to help students engage with learning, regulate emotions, and develop independence in a structured and supportive environment.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is compassionate, resilient, and committed to making a difference. You should have:
-
Experience supporting children or young people with autism and complex SEND (education or care settings considered)
Experience supporting children or young people with autism and complex SEND (education or care settings considered)
-
Confidence in providing personal care when required
Confidence in providing personal care when required
-
A calm, patient, and understanding approach
A calm, patient, and understanding approach
-
Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
-
Experience or interest in working with KS3 and KS4 pupils
Experience or interest in working with KS3 and KS4 pupils
-
A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs
A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs
Key Duties
-
Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support within the autism base
Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support within the autism base
-
Assist pupils with learning tasks under the direction of teaching staff and the SENCO
Assist pupils with learning tasks under the direction of teaching staff and the SENCO
-
Support emotional regulation, communication, and behaviour strategies
Support emotional regulation, communication, and behaviour strategies
-
Deliver personal care respectfully and professionally
Deliver personal care respectfully and professionally
-
Help maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment
Help maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment
What the School Can Offer
-
A welcoming and supportive SEND setting
A welcoming and supportive SEND setting
-
A purpose-built autism provision with specialist resources
A purpose-built autism provision with specialist resources
-
Ongoing training and professional development
Ongoing training and professional development
-
A collaborative and experienced staff team
A collaborative and experienced staff team
-
The opportunity for the role to become permanent
The opportunity for the role to become permanent
If you are passionate about supporting students with autism and want a rewarding role where no two days are the same, this could be an excellent opportunity. Apply today to join a specialist school in Calderdale making a meaningful difference every day.