Autism Well-Being Assistant

Autism Well-Being Assistant

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

We are excited to recruit Autism Well-Being Assistants for a specialist school in Horsham. This role is perfect for individuals who are calm, empathetic, and motivated by supporting young people's wellbeing as much as their learning.

You don't need to be a qualified teacher to succeed - what matters most is your patience, resilience, and ability to build meaningful relationships with pupils who experience the world differently.

Important: Due to the school's location, applicants must have access to reliable transport or be able to drive to the school.

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

This is a relationship-led role where your consistency, understanding, and emotional intelligence will make a real difference. You will be a trusted adult helping pupils navigate challenges, celebrate progress, and develop confidence.

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

• Support emotional regulation, mental wellbeing, and positive behaviour

• Build trusting, consistent relationships through patience 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

We are looking for people who are people-focused first and skills-focused second.

Essential Qualities:

• Calm, patient, and emotionally resilient

• Empathetic with a strong ability to read emotional cues

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

• Confident and composed in challenging situations

• Reliable, consistent, and emotionally grounded

• Open to learning, feedback, and professional development

• Able to drive to the school or access reliable transport

Desirable Experience (Not Essential):

• Supporting children or young people with Autism or SEN

• Backgrounds in care, youth work, psychology, education, or support roles

• Knowledge of behaviour management or emotional regulation strategies

We particularly welcome applicants who may not have formal teaching experience but bring the right personality, values, and mindset.

This is a stable, long-term opportunity in a specialist education setting, offering benefits designed to support staff retention and development:

• £23,175 annual salary

• Full pay across half terms and bank holidays

• Consistent, full-time role in a single specialist school

• Ongoing guidance and support from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant

• Access to additional career development courses, including:

  • Safeguarding Training

  • Behaviour Management

  • THRIVE Training (exclusive to Teaching Personnel)

• A deeply rewarding role where your impact is felt every day

If you value emotional well-being, understand that behaviour is communication, and want a secure, meaningful role supporting young people with Autism, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your career as an Autism Well-Being Assistant.

Additional Information:

• Applicants must hold appropriate qualifications and training for this role - see FAQs on the website.

• All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

• This is a temporary position with the potential for permanent opportunities.

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff undergo enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding compliance in line with DfE guidance.

• FREE child protection and Prevent Duty training is provided, with full support for DBS registration.