Job Title: Autism Support Worker - Aspiring Psychologist
Location: Maidenhead
Start Date: September 2026
Hours: Full-time and Part-time opportunities available
Pay: £108 per day

Trial/observation days available.

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Milk Education is working with a large SEND specialist provision in Maidenhead to recruit Autism Support Workers who genuinely want to make a positive difference in the lives of children and young people with complex SEND needs. This role focuses on supporting learners with Autism and ADHD, alongside a range of additional learning needs, including pupils who are non-verbal or have significant communication needs.

This role is suited to individuals who are patient, calm, and confident, particularly when supporting students who benefit from structured routines, clear communication strategies, and consistent emotional support. Pupils may present with sensory processing differences, emotional regulation needs, or behaviours that communicate unmet needs within a specialist school environment in Maidenhead.

Both full-time and part-time positions are available, offering flexibility to suit your availability.

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Autism Support Worker – Key Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 and small-group support for pupils aged 5–19 with complex SEND, including Autism and ADHD, in the Maidenhead area

• Support non-verbal pupils using alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) strategies

• Use tools such as Makaton, visual timetables, and communication boards to support understanding and engagement

• Support the delivery of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)

• Encourage emotional regulation, communication, and engagement in learning

• Communicate clearly and respectfully with teachers, school staff, and external professionals

• Help create a structured, calm, and inclusive learning environment

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Experienced support workers open to working with children are well suited due to the complex needs of pupils at this Maidenhead school.

Previous experience administering personal care is advantageous, or a willingness to support in this area if required.

• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs

• A patient, caring, and non-judgemental approach

• Strong communication skills with the ability to adapt to individual needs

• Ability to work proactively, both independently and as part of a team

• An Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

Additional Information

• Allocated free parking available in a car park local to the school in Maidenhead

• Excellent daily pay rates (£108 per day)

• Fast-track registration

• Access to 1000+ CPD courses via Milk Academy

• Free wellbeing resources

• Exclusive perks and discount portal

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

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Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

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