Autism Support Assistant
| Job Type | Permanent Part Time |
| Location | Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire |
| Area | Middlesbrough, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Special Education - SEN Support Staff |
| Salary | £90 - £105 per day |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | EH-ASA-0902_1770714011 |
| Job Views | 62 |
- Description
Autism Support Assistant
Location: Middlesbrough Pay: £90-£105 per day Contract: Short & Long‑Term Temporary Roles Available
Start: ASAP
Are you passionate about supporting autistic children and young people to thrive both in and out of the classroom? We are seeking Autism Support Assistants to join a highly regarded all‑through specialist setting in Middlesbrough that provides a nurturing, structured and inspiring environment for pupils aged 3-19 with Autism and associated needs.
This is an environment where staff are dedicated to helping learners grow in independence, confidence and emotional wellbeing. The school follows a holistic, child‑centred approach that supports communication, emotional regulation and life skills-providing an incredibly rewarding place to work for anyone committed to SEN.
As an Autism Support Assistant, you will:
- Support pupils with Autism and SEMH needs on a 1:1 and small‑group basis
- Help learners develop communication, emotional regulation and independence
- Contribute to a calm, positive, autism‑aware learning environment
- Work collaboratively with teachers and specialist teams
- Assist with structured routines, sensory support and personalised learning plans
The Ideal Candidate
We would love to hear from you if you have:
- Experience working with autistic children or young people, or those with SEMH needs
- A calm, compassionate and resilient approach
- Strong relationship‑building and communication skills
- The ability to follow structured routines and use supportive strategies
- An Enhanced DBS (Child & Adult Workforce) on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
Why Work Through Veritas Education?
Choosing Veritas means you benefit from:
- Competitive daily pay (PAYE)
- Flexible opportunities across both short‑term and long‑term roles
- A dedicated consultant (that's me!) who understands SEN settings across Teesside and surrounding areas
- Access to free training, CPD sessions and safeguarding updates
- Fast onboarding process
If you're ready to make a real difference in a specialist setting supporting autistic learners, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today, or contact Ed (ehyland@veritas-education.com) at Veritas Education for more information.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
