Job description

Autism Specialist – Flexible short-term and long-term opportunities available immediately

These flexible opportunities are ideal for support staff who want to make a meaningful impact across different school settings. You will be supporting pupils in Hammersmith and the surrounding areas, helping autistic learners access the curriculum, build independence, and develop communication and social skills.

Duties as Autism Specialist:

Provide one‑to‑one and small‑group support for autistic pupils
Assist teachers in delivering structured, differentiated, and autism‑friendly learning activities
Implement individual education plans, sensory programmes, and visual support strategies
Support pupils with communication needs, including the use of AAC, PECS, or visual timetables
Promote emotional regulation and provide strategies to manage anxiety
Encourage positive peer interactions and social engagement
Monitor and record pupil progress and communicate key information to staff
Contribute to the wider school environment during longer‑term placements

Ideal Autism Specialist:

Previous experience supporting autistic pupils
Understanding of SEND strategies such as visual supports, sensory regulation, social stories, and structured teaching
Patience, empathy, and a calm, supportive approach
Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with pupils
Confident in implementing behaviour management and de‑escalation strategies
Adaptable across different key stages and classroom environments
Professional, reliable, and proactive in supporting teachers and pupils
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self‑employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high‑street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well‑being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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