Autism Support Worker

Autism Support Worker - Gloucester

Long-term opportunity
ASAP start
£85 - £95 per day
Full-time (Term time only)

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and helping them overcome barriers to learning? Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine impact every day? A fantastic opportunity has become available for an Autism Support Worker within a specialist educational setting supporting students with complex needs based in Gloucester.

This role as an involves supporting children and young people who may struggle with communication, emotional regulation, sensory processing, and social interaction. Many students find traditional classroom environments challenging and require consistent, patient, and understanding support to help them feel safe, engaged, and able to learn.

The Role - Autism Support Worker - Gloucester

As an Autism Support Worker, you will play a key role in supporting both academic progress and emotional wellbeing by:

Supporting students who struggle to access lessons independently
Helping pupils who experience anxiety, sensory sensitivities, or behavioural challenges
Creating a calm, structured, and supportive learning environment
Working alongside teaching staff to implement personalised learning strategies
Supporting emotional regulation and encouraging positive coping strategies
Assisting with classroom preparation and organisation
Encouraging independence, communication skills, and confidence
Building strong, trusting relationships with students who benefit from consistency

Students within this setting often need additional reassurance, clear routines, and adaptable approaches to learning. As an Autism Support Worker, you will help break down barriers so students can engage positively with education and develop key life skills.

We are looking for someone who is:

Calm, empathetic, and genuinely passionate about supporting SEN learners
Patient and resilient, understanding that progress takes time
Able to take initiative and adapt to different situations
Experienced working with children or young people (desirable but not essential)
Knowledgeable about safeguarding responsibilities in schools
Holding an enhanced DBS certificate or willing to apply for one
Eligible to work in the UK (sponsorship is not available)
DBS (or willingness to apply)
This Autism Support Worker role based in Gloucester is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to gain valuable SEN experience while making a real difference in young people's lives. This position would suit individuals interested in education, psychology, therapy, or specialist support roles.

Autism Support Worker - Gloucester - Term Time Only - ASAP Start