Autism Support Worker
Justteachers are currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed Autism Support Worker in Pendle. This role includes working 8:30am – 16:30pm Monday to Friday. This is a full-time permanent opportunity for the right candidate.
The pay per day is very competitive starting at £110 and rising depending on experience, based on a 8-hour shift. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and busy school with excellent facilities and a supportive leadership team.
For the right candidate there is an opportunity to develop themselves to a Trainee Teacher role
This school offers a high-quality provision with a child centered approach to learning. They believe that all learners/students have an entitlement to a broad and balance academic and social curriculum. This school is committed to inclusion.
Your main responsibilities will be:
* Supporting students with special needs within a school
* Providing pastoral support to students
* To support students learning, development and provide care
* To develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child's development
* To provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all time
You will ideally:
* Have experience working within either an education or care environment, or as a youth or social worker
* Experience working with special needs and/or challenging behaviours
* The ability to communicate with and inspire children of all abilities.
* Be happy to work with pupils on both a 1:1 and/or group basis
* Energy, enthusiasm and vision
* The ability to improvise and support others in impromptu situations
* The ability to communicate with and inspire children of all abilities
* Ability to manage challenging behaviour and use de-escalation strategies
* Be passionate, friendly and outgoing and able to inspire and motivate learners
* Be flexible, creative and have an active interest in working with SEND pupils
* Be able to provide two references from an education or care provider, or other relevant setting
In return, Justteachers offers:
* Competitive pay rates
* No timesheets
* Weekly pay
* Free safeguarding training
* A dedicated specialist consultant to support you and your needs
* Ongoing support and development
* AWR rates after 12 working weeks
* Access to CPD
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £100.00-£120.00 per day
Benefits:
* Referral programme
Experience:
* Special education: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/09/2025
Expected start date: 10/10/2025