Job Title: Autism Support Worker – Primary School
Location: Bradford
Salary: £88–£110 per day
Contract: Full-time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: September 2025
Patience. Empathy. Consistency. If that sounds like you, we’ve got the perfect role.
We’re looking for a calm, caring and committed Autism Support Worker to join a welcoming primary school in Bradford this September. You’ll be supporting a pupil with autism, helping them navigate the school day and access learning in a way that works for them.
This role is about more than ticking boxes—it’s about building trust, creating routine, and helping a child feel safe, seen and supported.
What you’ll be doing:
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Providing 1:1 or small group support to a pupil with autism
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Creating a calm and structured learning environment
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Using visual aids, routines, and sensory strategies
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Supporting with transitions, social interaction, and emotional regulation
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Working closely with the SENCO, class teacher, and parents/carers
You’ll need:
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Experience working with children with autism or in an SEN setting
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A patient, non-judgemental approach and strong communication skills
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Confidence to work independently while taking direction from staff
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Knowledge of autism strategies (PECS, Makaton, sensory tools) is a bonus
In return, you’ll get:
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Weekly pay via PAYE—no umbrella deductions
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Free CPD, including autism awareness and behaviour support
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Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant who understands SEN
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A chance to make a real difference, every single day
Ready to support a child who needs your calm and consistency?
Apply now or get in touch to find out more—we’ll help you step into a role that really matters.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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