Job title: Autism Support Assistant
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Functional Expertise: SEND Teaching and Support
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Ealing, West London
Job published: 30-06-2025
Job ID: 106202

Job Description

Autism Support Assistant – Ealing – September 2025

 

Are you a compassionate Autism Support Assistant ready to make a meaningful impact in a specialist school environment? Join Insights Independent School, a well-regarded SEND setting in Ealing, supporting students aged 11–19 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, and behavioural needs.

 

Role Benefits:

 

  • Competitive salary with consistent term-time hours (8:00am–4:00pm)
  • 17 CPD/training days annually, plus ongoing school-led development
  • BUPA Private Healthcare (inc. optical/dental) after 6 months
  • Free massage/aromatherapy and emotional wellbeing support
  • Supportive, therapy-informed team culture

 

Autism Support Assistant Responsibilities:

 

  • Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions for students with ASC
  • Foster communication, emotional regulation, and social engagement
  • Support an assigned tutor group daily, building rapport and trust
  • Work closely with SEN teachers, therapists, and senior staff
  • Contribute to a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment
  • Encourage independence and progress through tailored support

 

Autism Support Assistant Requirements:

 

  • Experience supporting children/young people with Autism and/or neurodiverse needs
  • A proactive, compassionate and resilient attitude
  • Strong communication skills and ability to follow structured strategies
  • Understanding of sensory processing and emotional regulation techniques
  • Background in psychology, education or youth work (advantageous but not essential)

 

Based in Hammersmith & Fulham, Insights Independent School is easily accessible and offers a warm, community-driven environment.

 

September start available for the right Autism Support Assistant candidate.

 

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Autism Support Assistant position in Ealing. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Autism Support Assistant role.

 

Autism Support Assistant | Ealing