Vision for Education are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Autism Support Specialist to work within a primary school, supporting students with autism to achieve their academic and personal goals. This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced professional who is passionate about inclusive education.

The Role:

• Provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support for students with autism, enabling them to reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Support students in accessing the curriculum while promoting independence, confidence, and active participation in their learning.
• Foster the development of emotional regulation, social interaction, and effective communication skills through consistent guidance and encouragement.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEND professionals, parents, and external agencies to ensure a coordinated and effective approach to student support.
• Deliver and implement individualised learning and support plans that address each student's specific strengths and needs.
• Monitor, assess, and maintain accurate records of student progress, contributing to reviews and ongoing development planning.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment where every student feels safe, respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.

The setting –

• A primary school-based setting that provides a nurturing, structured, and supportive environment, where every pupil receives personalised teaching, care, and guidance to help them succeed and flourish.
• Supporting each child to achieve their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally by adapting learning approaches and support strategies to meet their individual strengths, interests, and needs.

About you -

To be considered for the Autism Support Specialist role, you will:

Hold suitable qualifications such as Youth Work, Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools are desired but not essential.

Have strong communications skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students

Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. 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 is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

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.
• 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.
• 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 Specialist 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 our SEND team on 0121 481 2230.

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