Job Description

Autism Support Assistant – Neasden, Brent – September 2026

Are you a bright, hard-working graduate looking to become an Autism Support Assistant in Neasden, Brent? This specialist primary setting supports pupils aged 4-11 with Autism and communication needs, offering a highly structured, therapeutic and creative environment where every child has an EHCP.

• Autism Support Assistant Benefits:

  • £85-100 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 on-site Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists

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

  • Based in Neasden, Brent, within a specialist setting with small class sizes

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

• The school currently has 55 pupils on roll, seven classes and class sizes typically ranging from 7-10 pupils, giving you strong exposure to personalised support and specialist practice.

• As an Autism Support Assistant, you will support pupils with communication, regulation, independence, social interaction and access to an adapted National Curriculum.

• All pupils have a diagnosis of Autism and an EHCP, so the successful Autism Support Assistant must be calm, consistent and confident following individual support plans.

• The school reports that pupils make good to outstanding progress when starting points are considered, with some pupils reaching age-related expectations by the end of key stages.

• 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 therapists and teachers

  • Ability to work in small classes of around 8 pupils

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

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