At a Glance
- Tasks: Support delivery of play-based and sensory-led activities for children with Autism in Lincoln.
- Company: Specialist provision in West Lincoln focused on experiential learning and sensory exploration.
- Benefits: Full-time role with potential for permanent position starting as soon as possible.
- Other info: Role involves using visual communication tools and co-regulation strategies.
- Why this job: Join a dedicated team to make a meaningful impact on children's engagement and development.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEND, knowledge of sensory needs, and relevant qualifications like Level 2 Teaching Assistant.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 30000 £ per year.
About the role: Within a specialist provision in West Lincoln supporting children and young people with Autism. The setting places a strong emphasis on experiential learning, sensory exploration and play‑based development. This role is full‑time, starting as soon as possible with the view of staying permanently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the delivery of highly adapted, play‑based and sensory‑led activities by working alongside class teams to scaffold engagement, introduce simple steps, and reinforce core skills so that learners with diverse SEND needs can participate meaningfully.
- Use consistent, nurturing and structured approaches to promote engagement.
- Include visual communication tools, sensory resources, modelling interaction, and supporting pupils to access activities at their own pace.
- Encourage positive interaction, communication and independence by offering in‑the‑moment support.
- Help pupils re‑engage through gentle redirection, co‑regulation strategies and supportive routines.
Pre‑requisites:
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEND such as ASC, PMLD, communication needs or complex learning profiles in schools, specialist settings, care environments, youth provision, or play‑based/alternative learning contexts.
- Understanding of how sensory needs, communication differences and developmental delays can affect engagement, with the ability to respond using calm, child‑centered and supportive approaches.
- Knowledge of a range of interactive, hands‑on and play‑based support strategies, including modelling, using visuals, promoting communication and helping pupils remain engaged in structured and unstructured activities.
- Relevant qualifications such as Level 2 Teaching Assistant, Health & Social Care, Childcare, Youth Work or similar.
Autism Specialist Support Worker Lincoln employer: Just Teachers Ltd
This specialist provision in West Lincoln prioritises experiential learning and sensory exploration for children with Autism. Employees benefit from a full-time role with the opportunity for permanent placement, working within a supportive team dedicated to enhancing children's engagement and independence.
We think you need these skills to ace Autism Specialist Support Worker Lincoln
Experience with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)
Understanding of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
Knowledge of sensory needs
Communication support strategies
Play-based learning techniques
Child-centred approaches
Engagement scaffolding
