Autism Support Worker

Permanent part-time job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference EH-AUT-1111_1794396740
Closing date December 11, 2026
Location Darlington, United Kingdom
Type Part-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Autism Support Worker

Start: ASAP Location: Stockton-on-Tees Pay: £95-£105 per day Hours: Full-time opportunities available following a successful trial

Do you have a caring, patient and nurturing approach and want to make a genuine difference to children and young people with additional needs?

Veritas Education is recruiting Autism Support Workers for a specialist school in Stockton-on-Tees supporting autistic and neurodivergent pupils. The school provides a highly personalised, nurturing environment, with a curriculum focused not only on education but also communication, sensory development, independence, wellbeing and preparation for adulthood.

The role

You'll work alongside experienced school staff to:

  • Support pupils with their individual learning and development
  • Build positive, trusting relationships
  • Encourage communication, confidence and independence
  • Help pupils regulate their emotions and engage successfully with learning
  • Provide calm, compassionate and consistent support
  • Work with pupils across a range of needs and abilities

    • Who we're looking for

    School experience is beneficial, but not essential. We'd particularly like to hear from people with experience in:

  • Autism or SEND support
  • Youth work or children's services
  • Care or support work
  • Mental health
  • Residential childcare
  • Sports coaching or mentoring

    • Experience working with children or young people would be beneficial. Above all, we're looking for caring, compassionate and nurturing people who genuinely want to support neurodivergent children.

    An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service is required, although Veritas can support suitable applicants with the DBS process.

    Why register with Veritas Education?

  • Competitive PAYE pay
  • Free online training and CPD
  • Support from an experienced education recruitment consultant
  • Opportunity to trial within the school before committing
  • Full-time roles may be offered to suitable applicants following a successful trial

    • Interested? Apply today or contact Ed Hyland at ehyland@veritas-education.com to discuss the opportunity.

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview

    • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

    Apply now