Autism Support Assistant.

Darlington.

£85-£95 per day.

Start date: January 2026.

The Role and School
This SEND school, based in Darlington is looking to appoint a passionate Autism Support Assistant to work across all Key Stages and classes. Working in this SEND school as part of an established team, the desired Autism Support Assistant will be working with a range of pupils on a 1:1 basis with SEND including Autism and Moderate Learning Difficulties.

Requirements
The requirements for the Autism Support Assistant position are:

• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement.
• Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities.
• Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom.
• Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.
• Have experience supporting children or adults with SEND.
• Drive or be willing to use public transport.

What we offer

As an Autism Support Assistant and part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

How to apply

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on 01642 694117 or email [email protected]

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