Autism Support Assistant

1 week ago

Kirkby, United Kingdom Vision for Education - Manchester Full time

Autism Support Assistant

Kirkby

£85 – £105 (per day, school hours, term time only) - Salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications. 

Vision for Education is thrilled to partner with an outstanding SEND school in Kirkby, recruiting for a long-term Monday-to-Friday supply role supporting children with complex needs. Starting in December, this position offers a rewarding opportunity for a compassionate and experienced professional to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives, with the potential to transition into a permanent role, providing long-term stability and career development.

Requirements

To be considered for the Autism Support Assistant position, the school have asked for:

- Someone who has worked with children, young people, or vulnerable adults in any capacity

- Someone who may have experience with supporting people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

- Someone with great patience, drive, and determination

- Someone looking to extend and expand their skillset

Vision for Education are committed to safeguarding children and young people. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education are education recruitment specialists, and we work with schools to source them the best Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Support Staff possible. For us to do that, we need to speak to people like you. Whatever you subject or area of expertise, we will work with you to ensure that, not only are our schools supported, but that you are too

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.

- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).

- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).

- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.

- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.

- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.

- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. 

How to apply

If you are an Autism Support Assistant who can enthuse, motivate, and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact (url removed).

The Edwin Group is a Top 100 UK employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025.  Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

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