Autism Support Assistant – Secondary Special School – Harrow Location: Harrow, North West London Start Date: September 2025 Salary: £89+ per day (depending on experience) Working Hours: 8:30am – 3:45pm, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only) Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term Employer: Axcis Education – The UK’s Leading SEND Recruitment Agency About the Role: Axcis Education is working closely with a well-established secondary special school in Harrow to recruit a skilled and passionate Autism Support Assistant. The school supports young people aged 11 to 18 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), often combined with moderate learning difficulties, social communication needs, and sensory processing differences. This is a long-term, full-time position starting in September 2025, with potential for a permanent offer for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities: Provide 1:1 or small group support to autistic students in KS3 and KS4 (some sixth form support may be required) Work closely with teaching staff, therapists, and inclusion teams to follow EHCPs and personalised learning plans Support the delivery of a differentiated, life-skills-focused curriculum, including functional literacy and numeracy Help students navigate the secondary routine and manage transitions between lessons Use autism-specific strategies such as visual timetables, social stories, PECS, or Makaton Encourage social interaction, independence, and emotional regulation through targeted activities Support students with anxiety, sensory regulation, and behaviour using a calm, low-arousal approach Promote engagement in classroom activities and off-site learning sessions (e.g. community visits, vocational trips) About the School: Purpose-built SEN secondary school with excellent facilities: therapy rooms, sensory areas, life-skills kitchens, and quiet zones Low pupil-to-adult ratio, strong multidisciplinary collaboration, and a trauma-informed ethos Outstanding leadership with clear progression pathways and consistent training Located in Harrow with excellent transport access via Metropolitan Line, National Rail, and local buses Strong emphasis on preparing students for independence, further education, and supported employment The Ideal Candidate Will: Have experience supporting autistic young people, preferably in a school or youth work setting Be empathetic, proactive, and emotionally resilient Have a good understanding of the challenges autistic teenagers face with social interaction and routine changes Be confident in managing behaviour support plans and using structured, visual approaches Be a clear communicator who can work collaboratively with staff and families Be open to supporting students with personal care and sensory needs if required Hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service Desirable (Not Essential): Training in autism-specific approaches (TEACCH, SCERTS, SPELL, Zones of Regulation) Familiarity with behaviour regulation tools such as emotion charts or social scripts Experience supporting EHCP targets and contributing to pupil progress tracking A background in psychology, youth work, education, or care NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in education or health/social care INDLON <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Patrick Kay on 020 7580 2956.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Patrick Kay&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956</strong></strong>