Aspiring Autism Specialist – Learning Support Assistant Maidenhead

Pay: £108 per day

Location: Maidenhead

Start Date: 2nd September 2026

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 3:45 pm, term time only

Training: Full education, training, and CPD provided

This Learning Support Assistant position offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable hands‑on experience working with autistic and non‑verbal children in a specialist educational setting. You will support pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, communication difficulties, sensory processing needs, and complex learning differences, helping to create a nurturing environment where every child can develop confidence, independence, and essential life skills.

Responsibilities

• Gain Specialist Autism Experience: Support autistic and non‑verbal pupils on a one‑to‑one and small‑group basis, developing a deep understanding of communication differences, sensory needs, and individual learning profiles.
• Develop Communication Strategies: Learn and implement a range of communication methods, including visual supports, PECS, Makaton, AAC devices, and other alternative communication systems.
• Support Emotional Regulation: Help pupils develop emotional awareness and self‑regulation skills through consistent routines, positive reinforcement, and sensory‑informed interventions.
• Work Within a Multi‑Disciplinary Team: Collaborate closely with teachers, SENCOs, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and families to provide holistic support.
• Build Essential Professional Skills: Develop skills in behaviour support, communication facilitation, safeguarding, observation, record‑keeping, and person‑centred planning.
• Advocate for Inclusion: Make a genuine difference by supporting autistic and non‑verbal children to access learning, build independence, and achieve their individual goals.

Candidate Profile

• A strong interest in Autism, Special Educational Needs (SEN), communication support, or child development.
• A degree in psychology, education, health and social care, speech and language studies, sociology, or a related field is desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience working with children, young people, or individuals with additional needs is advantageous but not required.
• Patience, resilience, empathy, and a calm approach when supporting children with varying communication styles and sensory needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a genuine passion for helping children reach their full potential.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn within a specialist educational environment.

Benefits

• Excellent rates of pay – £108 per day.
• Speedy registration process with fast‑track compliance.
• Flexible working opportunities during term time.
• 5‑star rated agency with over 3,000 reviews across Google and Facebook.
• Exclusive partnerships with schools and trusts across Berkshire.
• Free access to our Perks Portal, offering discounts similar to the Blue Light Card.
• Access to 1,000+ accredited and discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy.
• Free PSHE lesson plans and classroom resources, created by qualified teachers.
• Free Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub, including CPD and fitness modules.
• School Preparation Pack to support you ahead of your placements.
• 24/7 support from your dedicated personal consultant.
• Access to our Unbottled programme, bringing lived‑experience speakers into schools to cover topics such as mental health, discrimination, and exploitation.
• Join the UK’s only eco‑friendly education supply agency.