Autism Specialist Support Assistant – Slough

About the role

We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic Autism Specialist Support Assistant to join a leading specialist school in Slough. The role involves supporting children aged 5‑16 with complex autism and learning disabilities within a therapeutic, activity‑rich environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide one‑to‑one and group support to students during classroom and therapeutic activities.
• Collaborate closely with on‑site therapists, psychologists and teaching staff.
• Shadow and learn from specialist sessions to develop expertise in special‑needs education.
• Assist in planning and delivering therapeutic activities that complement traditional lessons.
• Use initiative to adapt support strategies to individual student needs.

Required profile

• Genuine passion for working with vulnerable children and a compassionate, empathetic attitude.
• Proactive, adaptable and able to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with children or adults with special needs is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Interest in pursuing a career in special‑needs education, therapeutic support, or related psychology fields.

Required skills

What we offer

• Full‑time, Monday‑Friday schedule (8:30 am – 3:45 pm).
• Mentoring and shadowing opportunities with experienced therapists and psychologists.
• Competitive daily rate of £90‑£110.
• Long‑term, stable employment in a supportive educational setting.