The Role Provide targeted support to children and young people with Autism (ASC) and associated learning and communication needs Support students aged 4–19 years old, primarily on a 1:1 or small-group basis Assist with personal care, including toileting and feeding where required Comfortable with moving and handling, including the use of hoists Help manage challenging behaviours using positive and proactive de-escalation strategies Follow individualised education and behaviour plans to support progress Build strong, trusting relationships with students to support their emotional well-being Encourage life skills, communication and independence About the School A specialist SEN setting supporting students with Autism, SLD, PMLD, and complex additional needs Small class sizes and high staff-to-student ratios Emphasis on personalised learning, emotional regulation, and preparation for adulthood Calm, structured environment with a strong safeguarding and support ethos Easily commutable from Cheltenham, Stroud, Cirencester, and wider Gloucester area To be considered for this role, you will: Have experience supporting students with Autism (ASC) Be calm, resilient, and confident in managing behaviour support plans Be comfortable providing personal care and supporting physical needs Be a proactive team player who can follow instruction and take initiative Have a caring, nurturing approach and a strong passion for working in SEND Hold a valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one) Ideally have access to transport or live within easy reach of GL1 5BA 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. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. Salary £445-£470 per week Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are: Have a desire to work with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. 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. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). 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. Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. How to apply Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Will on or email visionsupport