Job title: 1:1 Autism Support Assistant
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Functional Expertise: Non-Class Based
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: City of Westminster, London, UK
Job published: 17-07-2026
Job ID: 122568

Job Description

1:1 Autism Support Assistant – City of Westminster – September 2026

Are you a patient and resilient 1:1 Autism Support Assistant looking to support a non-verbal autistic pupil in the City of Westminster? This welcoming Roman Catholic school, close to the heart of West London, is seeking a committed 1:1 Autism Support Assistant for September 2026.

  • 1:1 Autism Support Assistant role paying £12.71 per hour + holiday pay

  • Full-time, term-time only contract from September 2026

  • Future teacher training may be available for the right 1:1 Autism Support Assistant

  • Join a small Catholic school with around 250 pupils and a strong community feel

  • Work in a school where around 36% of pupils receive SEN support

  • Support an autistic pupil who is non-verbal, active and requires regular movement breaks

  • The pupil can run, so this 1:1 Autism Support Assistant role requires someone alert, calm and physically active

  • Ideal for an aspiring Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Teacher or SEN professional

  • The successful 1:1 Autism Support Assistant must be humble, reliable and comfortable supporting closely throughout the day

  • Prior experience with autism, non-verbal pupils, PECS, Makaton or behaviour support would be useful

  • This 1:1 Autism Support Assistant role requires strong communication, patience and a team-first approach

  • School data includes 64% of pupils meeting the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths

  • Located in the City of Westminster, with excellent transport links across West London

  • This 1:1 Autism Support Assistant role is best suited to someone serious about SEND and long-term school experience

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all level’s secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this 1:1 Autism Support Assistant in City of Westminster. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this 1:1 Autism Support Assistant role.

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