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Autism support assistant

United Kingdom, Worthing 93.00 - 100.00 GBP / Day · Job Posted June 29, 2026
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Transform young lives and shape futures - become a vital part of a alternative provision team today Are you looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant role in Worthing? If you have experience in care, youth work, SEN, SEND, SEMH, autism, ADHD, or managing behavioural needs, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable children and young people. Location: Worthing Salary: £93-£100 per day (Initial 12-week placement) | £22,000-£23,500 per annum (Permanent) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM - 3:30 PM About the Setting This specialist alternative provision centre in Worthing provides a caring, positive, and inclusive environment for primary and secondary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The setting focuses on helping students re-engage with education through a highly personalised curriculum designed to challenge, inspire, and rebuild self-esteem. By maintaining small class sizes and prioritizing emotional well-being, the collaborative staff team works together to help young people build resilience, gain qualifications, and work toward positive futures. Following a successful 12-week temporary placement, you will transfer directly onto the permanent staff team.

Job Responsibility

  • Pupil Support: Assist students with complex SEMH needs, helping them regulate emotions and develop positive learning behaviours
  • Classroom Collaboration: Work closely with teaching staff to deliver structured support, adapt to individual learning styles, and maintain engagement in lessons and daily routines
  • Mentorship: Act as a consistent, positive role model for vulnerable learners to promote re-engagement
  • Relationship Building: Establish strong, trusting connections with pupils to promote their emotional well-being, confidence, and academic progress

Requirements

  • Experience: Prior experience working with children or young people within education, care, alternative provision, youth work, or a similar environment
  • Qualifications: GCSE Mathematics and English (or equivalent) are required
  • Personal Attributes: A calm, patient, and resilient approach, with a genuine passion for supporting young people with SEMH needs
  • Skills: Strong communication, teamwork skills, and the ability to manage challenging behaviour positively
  • Compliance: A strict commitment to safeguarding, pupil well-being, and promoting a safe learning environment

Nice to have

  • experience in administering medication
  • mentor experience
  • personal care experience
  • manual handling
  • restraint training
  • speech and language therapy experience

What we offer

  • Career Growth: Long-term career development within alternative provision and SEND, with ongoing training and professional development
  • Environment: The opportunity to work within a specialist, highly supportive, and collaborative learning environment that celebrates student progress
  • Fulfillment: A genuinely rewarding role where your work directly reduces barriers to education and creates positive outcomes for vulnerable young people
  • Referral Bonus
  • training and education
  • Safeguarding & Prevent

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