ASD Support Worker – Primary School

ASD Support Worker – Primary School
Location: Bath, BA2
Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Pay: £14.25 per hour
Contract: Temporary, with potential for ongoing work
Working pattern: Full-time and part-time available

Do you have a genuine interest in supporting children with autism and additional needs? A welcoming primary school in the Bath area is looking for a SEN Support Worker to provide dedicated support to pupils with ASD, helping them feel confident, settled and able to access their education. This role would suit someone with experience in education, childcare, care or support work, as well as graduates looking to build a career working with children.

The role

You could be supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis, within a small group or as part of the wider classroom team.

Your day may include:

• Supporting children with ASD and communication needs
• Helping pupils engage with classroom activities
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Encouraging communication and independence
• Supporting emotional regulation
• Working closely with teachers and SEN staff
• Helping create a positive and inclusive learning environment

What we're looking for

You don't necessarily need previous school experience. We're interested in people who are:

• Patient, reliable and encouraging
• Confident working with children
• Interested in autism and SEN
• Able to remain calm and consistent
• Keen to learn and develop their skills

Previous experience supporting ASD, ADHD, learning difficulties or communication needs is desirable.

Benefits

• £14.25 per hour
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
• Full-time or part‑time options
• Excellent experience for future education, psychology, teaching or care careers
• Ongoing support from a specialist SEN recruitment team

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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