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Job Title: Autism Support Worker
Location: Spilsby
Salary: Paid to Scale
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

Do you have the patience, empathy, and passion to support young people with Autism?
Join a nurturing and dedicated school community in Spilsby, where every day brings the chance to make a real impact.

GSL Education are currently recruiting an Autism Support Worker to join a specialist all-age SEN school in Spilsby. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to support students with Autism and a variety of additional needs in a caring, structured environment. This is a Learning Support Assistant position, with pay scaled to reflect your experience and qualifications.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with Autism.
Assist in delivering personalised education plans under teacher guidance.
Help students navigate classroom routines and develop essential life skills.
Use positive behaviour strategies to support emotional regulation.
Foster a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment.
Communicate effectively with teachers, therapists, and parents/carers.
What You Need:

Experience supporting children or young adults with autism/SEN (in school or care settings).
A calm, compassionate, and patient approach to behaviour and communication.
Willingness to learn and adapt to students' individual needs.
Understanding of PECS, Makaton, or sensory integration (desirable, not essential).
A current, up-to-date CV (covering the last 10 years with no unexplained gaps).
An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply for one.
Why Join GSL Education?

A rewarding opportunity to help students thrive physically and emotionally.
Ongoing training and professional development from GSL Education.
Supportive school environment with experienced SEN professionals.
If you're a caring and committed Autism Support Worker looking for a fulfilling opportunity in Spilsby, apply now to be part of a team that makes a genuine difference every day.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK