Autism Support Assistant

Autism Support Assistant - Basildon, Essex

Education and training

Are you a graduate looking for an exciting new opportunity in a wonderful primary school where you can gain experience in supporting children with Autism?

Do you have a passion for working with SEN?

Perhaps you want to gain hands-on experience before going on to be a child/clinical/education psychologist?

If so, then please continue reading below and click ' Apply now'

Basildon, Essex

Education and training

Autism Support Assistant

September 2025 start

88- 100 per day

Long-term to permanent contract

Fantastic, hands-on experience to be gained

Supporting across KS1 & KS2

'Good' Ofsted rating

A flourishing primary school in Basildon are seeking a dedicated Autism Support Assistant to join them in September on a long-term contract. The Head Teacher is keen to offer the suitable candidate a permanent contract from August 2026.

This creative and inclusive primary school are looking for a confident, ambitious and outgoing Autism Support Assistant to provide support for pupils with various Special Educational Needs.

You will be working alongside a motivated team of specialist teachers, various therapists, and inclusion staff as an autism support assistant. You will help to manage the classroom environment, create exciting activities and delivering tailored programmes to pupils using the extensive resources available at the school.

The ideal candidate for this role would be a graduate searching for the perfect role to start their career in education, or an individual passionate about ASD who is looking to work alongside skilled and experienced professionals.

About the Autism Support Assistant

• Provide support for pupils across EYFS, KS1 & KS2 with ASDD requirements.
• Use your creativity and imagination to excite the pupils.
• High quality and bespoke CPD will be provided.
• Strong inclusion team to support you.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, and you believe you can hit the ground running, please click 'Apply now'. Trial days will be taking place in September for short listed candidates.

Basildon, Essex

Basildon - Education and training