Autism Support Worker

Autism Support Worker / SEN Teaching Assistant – Autism Specialist School

Keighley BD20

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Long-Term Role | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity | Immediate Start

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Autism and other complex learning needs?

Do you have experience in care, support work, SEN, youth work, residential care, mental health, or working with vulnerable individuals?

We are currently recruiting dedicated and resilient Autism Support Workers / SEN Teaching Assistants to join the team in Bradford, a highly respected specialist setting supporting pupils aged 11–19 with Autism, Communication & Interaction needs, and complex learning difficulties.

This is a rewarding full-time opportunity for someone who is calm under pressure, genuinely nurturing, and committed to helping every child thrive.

A well-established specialist provision in Bradford supporting children and young people with:

• Autism
• Complex communication needs
• Sensory processing difficulties
• Social, emotional, and behavioural needs
• Learning difficulties and additional needs

The school provides a structured, safe, and highly supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to develop confidence, communication skills, independence, and emotional regulation.

You will be joining an experienced and welcoming staff team who are passionate about delivering meaningful support to every learner.

As an Autism Support Worker, you will support pupils across different age groups and ability levels throughout the school.

No two days are the same. Some pupils may require active support with behaviour linked to sensory needs or communication difficulties, while others benefit from a calm, patient, and reassuring approach.

You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to help pupils access learning, regulate emotions, and build independence.

• Support children and young people with Autism and complex needs
• Assist pupils inside and outside the classroom
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students
• Support communication, emotional regulation, and social interaction
• Manage challenging behaviour using calm and consistent approaches
• Provide personal care when required
• Encourage engagement, independence, and confidence
• Adapt support strategies to meet individual learning and sensory needs
• Work collaboratively as part of a specialist SEN team

We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds, including:

• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Autism Support Worker
• Care Worker
• Residential Support Worker
• Mental Health Support
• Youth Worker
• Behaviour Mentor
• Nursery Practitioner
• Support Worker)
• Healthcare Assistant

You may be a great fit if you have:

• Experience supporting individuals with Autism or additional needs
• Experience managing challenging behaviour positively and safely
• A calm, patient, and nurturing personality
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Emotional resilience and reliability
• A genuine passion for supporting children with SEN
• Relevant personal or lived experience is also highly valued.

• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Temp-to-perm potential
• Supportive and experienced school team
• Valuable SEN and Autism experience
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference every day)
• Immediate start available

• Role Type:
  Full-Time
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday
• Start Date:
  
  Immediate start available
• Contract:
  
  Long-term with temp-to-perm opportunity