Autism Support Assistant – Havant – September Start

• Autism Support Assistant available for work in Havant 
• Autism Support Assistant available to start in September 2025
• Autism Support Assistant available ASAP for trials and interviews
• Autism Support Assistant with experience supporting ASD, SEMH and Complex needs
• Autism Support Assistant to work in an SEN school

Are you a Support Assistant looking for a new role in Havant?

Do you have an enhanced DBS on the update service and UK RTW?

Are you an Autism Support Assistant available for a full-time, long-term role from September 2025?

If you answered yes to the questions above, then this Autism Support Assistant position is for you!

The role of the Autism Support Assistant is to support students with ASD, non-verbal, behavioural needs and complex needs in small groups. As an Autism Support Assistant, you will need to be patient, adaptable and focus on clear and effective communication with your key students. The role will consist of working with a range of abilities and tailoring resources to suit the needs of the students you are supporting.

The school is an SEN school in Havant  for students with ASD, Complex needs and SEMH needs.

If the role of the Autism Support Assistant is for you, apply NOW, with GSL Education!

Key Responsibilities as an Autism Support Assistant:

• To support students who struggle with their class work
• Facilitate a fun and friendly learning environment
• To provide support to the class teacher
• To help the class teacher prepare lesson materials and classroom boards
• To keep the classroom a tidy and presentable environment
• To encourage children to do their best
• Help manage classroom behaviour
• Listen to the children read and practice their phonics

Qualifications & Skills required for Autism Support Assistant role:

• Experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly those with autism or social and emotional needs (preferred, not essential).
• Experience working with SEN (in school, care, or voluntary settings) preferred, not essential
• Knowledge of and experience with behaviour management strategies.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate effectively with parents and other professionals.
• A patient and nurturing approach to working with children.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in SEN practices and strategies. 

To work with GSL Education as an Autism Support Assistant, you should: 

• Have the right to work in the UK. 

• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years. 

• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education 

 
Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.  

Please be advised that this Autism Support Assistant role requires 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. 

For more details or to apply, please contact (url removed) at GSL Education. To apply for the role of an Autism Support Assistant, please follow the application link or visit (url removed) to submit your application online.