Job description
Autism Support Worker
Location: Burniston, North Yorkshire
Salary: £88 – £110 per day
Start Date: ASAP / January 2026
GSL Education are recruiting a patient and committed Autism Support Worker for a specialist SEN provision near Burniston. You will be supporting autistic learners who benefit from clear routines, sensory strategies and structured communication methods.
About the School
• A calm, autism-friendly environment using TEACCH-style approaches and visual learning.
• Offers sensory rooms, outdoor spaces and personalised breakout areas.
• Staff encourage independence, coping strategies and self-regulation.
• Strong partnership with parents and professionals ensures a holistic support package.
Responsibilities
* Support autistic pupils with communication, sensory needs and emotional regulation
* Use visual prompts, structured tasks and predictable routines
* Assist teachers in delivering individual learning programmes
* Encourage engagement, motivation and confidence
* Promote positive behaviour strategies
Requirements
* Experience supporting autistic children or young people
* Understanding of sensory processing and communication systems
* Calm, empathetic and structured approach
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
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 an enhanced DBS on the update service.