Job Description

Autism Support Assistant - Barnet - September 2026

Are you a bright, hard-working graduate looking to become an Autism Support Assistant in Barnet? This boys’ Secondary School supports pupils with Autism and additional communication needs, offering a structured, inclusive and supportive environment for students across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.

Autism Support Assistant Benefits:

£95-105 per day PAYE

Full-time, term-time only contract

September 2026 start

Excellent training provided, so no previous school experience is required

Work closely with experienced SEND staff, teachers and external professionals

Gain valuable experience for aspiring Educational Psychologists, Occupational Therapists or Speech and Language Therapists

Based in Barnet, within a boys’ Secondary School with a strong SEND provision

This Autism Support Assistant role is ideal for a top graduate who is proactive, resilient and genuinely committed to supporting pupils with ASC.

As an Autism Support Assistant, you will support boys with Autism, communication, emotional regulation, social interaction, independence and access to the secondary curriculum.

You will work closely with pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis, helping them stay focused in lessons, understand instructions, manage routines and build confidence across the school day.

The successful Autism Support Assistant must be calm, consistent and confident supporting pupils who may require clear communication, structured routines and individualised support strategies.

This boys’ Secondary School in Barnet is looking for an Autism Support Assistant who can build strong professional relationships with pupils, staff and families, while maintaining high expectations for behaviour, progress and engagement.

Autism Support Assistant requirements:

A strong degree from a reputable university

Clear interest in Autism, SEND, psychology, therapy or child development

Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn from teachers and SEND professionals

Confident supporting secondary-aged pupils in and out of the classroom

Calm, resilient and able to use initiative when supporting pupils with additional needs

This Autism Support Assistant role will suit a graduate who wants meaningful, hands-on experience before further study or a therapy, psychology or education career.

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