Autism Support Worker 
Location: East London
Pay: Competitive daily rate
Contract: Full-time | Long-term Opportunity
Agency: Milk Education

Help Children with Autism Thrive Every Day

Milk Education is recruiting a compassionate, patient, and dedicated Autism Support Worker to join a specialist autism school in East London. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), helping them to build confidence, develop independence, and achieve their full potential in a safe and supportive learning environment.

Whether you have previous experience working with autistic children or have transferable skills from education, care, youth work, healthcare, or support work, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As an Autism Support Worker, you will work alongside teachers, therapists, and other support staff to provide tailored support for pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). Every day will be different as you help pupils engage with learning, develop communication skills, and build positive relationships.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support throughout the school day.
• Supporting pupils with personalised learning activities and structured routines.
• Using visual aids, communication strategies, and sensory approaches to meet individual needs.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation through consistent support.
• Assisting with sensory activities and therapeutic interventions where appropriate.
• Supporting personal care where required, always maintaining dignity and respect.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and families to support pupil progress and wellbeing.

About You

• Experience working with autistic children or young people is desirable, but experience in SEND, care, youth work, healthcare, or support work is also welcomed.
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• The ability to adapt to individual communication styles and learning needs.
• Relevant qualifications are beneficial but not essential.

Why Join Through Milk Education?

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• A long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent.
• A dedicated consultant offering ongoing support throughout your placement.
• Free CPD, including autism awareness, behaviour management, safeguarding, and SEND-focused training.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children with autism within a highly supportive specialist school.

Safeguarding

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

Apply Today

If you're passionate about supporting autistic children and want to build a rewarding career in specialist education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV, and a member of the Milk Education team will be in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity.