Autism Support Worker (classroom based) in Whitehaven inWhitehaven PUBLISHED FRI 17 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

Autism Support Worker (classroom based) Job details Posting date: 17 October 2025 Salary: £105 per day Hours: Part time Closing date: 13 November 2025 Location: Whitehaven, Cumbria Company: senploy Job type: Temporary Job reference: 191881 Apply for this job Summary Autism Support Worker (Classroom-based) Summary Are you passionate about supporting children with autism in a structured, nurturing environment? This Autism Support Worker role offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a lasting impact-whether you're experienced in care, education, or support work, or looking to transition into a school setting where no two days are the same. The Role As an Autism Support Worker, you'll support pupils with communication differences, sensory needs and emotional regulation. Working alongside experienced staff and therapists, you'll help deliver calm, consistent support that allows each child to thrive-academically and personally. Your responsibilities may include: - Supporting pupils in class and during structured social activities - Using communication tools such as PECS or Makaton (training provided) - Supporting pupils during transitions, sensory breaks, or emotional regulation moments - Assisting with behaviour plans and implementing personalised support strategies - Helping develop independence, confidence and meaningful communication - Working collaboratively with teaching and therapy teams to review and adapt pupil support What We're Looking For This role would suit someone who: - Has experience supporting children or young people with autism or additional needs - Brings patience, emotional resilience, and a calm, consistent presence - Holds a relevant qualification in Teaching Assistance, Health and Social Care, Childcare or a related field (depending on setting) - Is open to learning new tools and approaches including sensory and therapeutic strategies - Works well in a team and is committed to inclusive education - Genuinely wants to help pupils feel safe, understood, and successful The School The school provides a warm, specialist environment where pupils with autism can feel safe, supported, and understood. With a strong emphasis on structure, sensory strategies and emotional wellbeing, the team works together to help each child build confidence, independence and lifelong skills. Working Hours - Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm - Full-time and part-time applications welcome - Long-term temporary with the possibility of becoming permanent Why Apply? - Competitive pay - No shift work, evenings, or weekends - A deeply rewarding role supporting real progress in children's lives - Professional development in autism-specific and therapeutic practices - A supportive school community focused on staff wellbeing and collaboration - Valuable experience for careers in education, therapy, care or psychology Ready to support pupils with autism in a role that truly matters? Apply now. Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education you will be paid on a weekly basis. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position but long term. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available.