Autism Support Assistant

Autism Support Assistant - Camden - September 2026

An inclusive purpose-built primary school in Camden is seeking an Autism Support Assistant to support Reception-aged children with autism from September 2026. Based in the award-winning Plimsoll Building at the heart of the Kings Cross regeneration this creative and supportive school provides for 420 pupils aged 4-11 plus a 26-place nursery.

• Autism Support Assistant role paying 90-100 per day PAYE full-time and term-time only.
• Excellent experience for a Psychology Education Child Development or Speech and Language graduate.
• Work closely with Reception staff the Inclusion Manager and SEND team in a school accredited as an Inclusion Quality Mark Centre of Excellence.
• Gain hands-on experience supporting communication regulation early learning social interaction and independence.
• The school reports that children leave Reception well-prepared for learning with outcomes above national and local expectations.
• As an Autism Support Assistant you will provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with autism in the Early Years.
• This Autism Support Assistant will help deliver structured routines visual supports sensory strategies and targeted interventions.
• The successful Autism Support Assistant will support pupils with SEND plans and where relevant EHCP-linked provision and annual review targets.
• Located in Camden the school works closely with families Camden SEN services and external professionals to support individual needs.
• Autism Support Assistant requirements: a 2:1 or above degree strong communication skills patience resilience and a genuine interest in autism and Early Years.
• Previous experience with children SEND autism tutoring mentoring youth work or care would be beneficial.
• You must be confident supporting Reception-aged pupils with personal development transitions behaviour regulation and early communication.

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