Job description
Feel the warmth of making a difference– become an Autism Support Worker in Bournemouth!
Job Title: Autism Support Worker
Location: Bournemouth
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Sometimes, it just takes one person to make a world of difference in a child's life—someone who listens, understands, and helps them feel seen. Imagine being that person for a student who finds the world a bit more challenging to navigate.
GSL Education are looking for a kind and committed Autism Support Worker to join a friendly school in Bournemouth. This is a wonderful chance to truly change the lives of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Your support will help them not only do well in class, but also grow in confidence, make friends, and feel good about themselves. The bond you build with each student will help them feel accepted, understood, and ready to reach their goals—both in school and beyond.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one and small group support to students with autism.
- Assist students with social, emotional, and academic challenges, helping them develop vital life skills.
- Work alongside teachers to create and implement personalised learning plans.
- Foster a calm and supportive environment, ensuring students feel safe and included.
- Help students build positive relationships with their peers and adults in the school setting.
- Monitor and track students’ progress, adjusting support as needed.
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous experience working with students with autism, ideally in a school or similar setting.
- A genuine passion for supporting students with autism and helping them succeed.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with staff, students, and families.
- Patience, empathy, and the ability to adapt support to meet individual needs.
- An updated CV (covering the last ten years, with any gaps explained).
- A valid enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).
Why Join GSL Education?
- Enjoy a competitive hourly rate that values your experience and skills.
- Be part of a supportive school environment with excellent resources to help you succeed.
- Take advantage of ongoing opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Benefit from personalised support from a dedicated consultant to guide your career.
- Make a lasting impact on students' lives, helping them achieve their best and shape their futures.
If you are an experienced Autism Support Worker ready to make a real difference in the lives of students in Bournemouth, we would love to hear from you! Your help can truly change their lives and help them grow in ways they never thought possible.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
To express your interest in this role in Autism Support Worker in Bournemouth, click 'apply now' to submit your up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.