Autism Well- Assistant

Location:
Horsham
Contract:
Full-time, Term Time + Paid School Holidays
Salary: £23,175 per annum

Teaching Personnel is proud to be recruiting multiple
Autism Well-Being Assistants for a specialist education setting in Horsham. This role is designed for individuals who are naturally calm, emotionally intuitive and motivated by supporting young people's well-being - not just their academic progress.

You do not need to be a qualified teacher to excel in this role. What matters most is who you are: your patience, empathy, resilience and ability to form meaningful, trusting relationships with pupils who experience the world differently.

As an Autism Well-Being Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) to feel safe, regulated and ready to learn. You will work closely with teaching staff and specialists to support emotional regulation, communication, behaviour and independence throughout the school day.

This is a relationship-led role where consistency, understanding and emotional intelligence are key. You will often be the trusted adult helping pupils navigate challenges, celebrate progress and develop confidence.

• Provide consistent 1:1 or small-group support to pupils with Autism

• Support emotional regulation, mental well-being and positive behaviour

• Build strong, trusting relationships through patience, structure and empathy

• Support pupils during transitions and unstructured times of the day

• Implement agreed behaviour and support strategies consistently

• Assist with tailored learning activities linked to EHCP outcomes

• Use calm, proactive approaches to manage challenging behaviour

• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN professionals and therapists

• Record observations and contribute to pupil progress reviews

This role suits people who are people-focused first
, and skills-focused second.

• Calm, patient and emotionally resilient

• Naturally empathetic and good at reading emotional cues

• Comfortable supporting pupils who may be non-verbal or dysregulated

• Confident remaining composed during challenging situations