New Job: ASD Support Assistant in Southwark

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ASD Support Assistant | Southwark | September

Are you looking to build experience supporting children with Autism within a primary school environment? This ASD Support Assistant opportunity in Southwark from September 2026 would suit a graduate or experienced support worker passionate about inclusive education and child development.

This ASD Support Assistant role involves supporting pupils with Autism both academically and pastorally throughout the school day. The successful ASD Support Assistant will work closely with class teachers, SENCOs and external professionals to help pupils access learning, regulate emotions and build confidence within the classroom environment.

The school has developed strong SEN provision with clear routines, consistent behaviour systems and targeted intervention support across the primary phase. Staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils receive personalised support while maintaining high expectations around progress and engagement.

ASD Support Assistant – September 2026
Weekly Pay | £500–£550 per week

What the school can offer an ASD Support Assistant:

• Excellent SEN-focused training and development opportunities


• Experience supporting pupils with Autism across EYFS, KS1 or KS2


• Strong pastoral systems and experienced SEN leadership


• Opportunities to work alongside Speech & Language and external SEN professionals


• Smaller intervention groups and additional classroom support


• A calm and structured school environment with consistent routines


• Valuable experience for aspiring Educational Psychologists or SEN Teachers


• Supportive leadership and collaborative staff culture

The successful ASD Support Assistant will:

• Hold strong A-Levels (or equivalent qualifications) and a BA degree


• Be patient, resilient and confident building relationships with pupils


• Support children both inside and outside the classroom


• Be passionate about SEN and inclusive education


• Have ambitions to progress within education, psychology or therapy-based careers

If you are looking for an ASD Support Assistant role that offers meaningful SEN experience within a supportive Southwark primary school, this is an excellent opportunity from September 2026.

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ASD Support Assistant | Southwark | September | INDSUP