ASD Support Assistant – Empower Young Minds in a Thriving Merton School

Step into a transformative role as an ASD Support Assistant, where your ambition and dedication will directly shape futures for students on the autism spectrum. This is an unmissable, purpose-driven opportunity for graduates with sky-high aspirations in teaching, psychology, or special educational needs. Join a passionate, forward-thinking team in Merton and make a daily impact that is both immediate and enduring—ideal for those ready to accelerate their career in education.

This ASD Support Assistant post places you front and centre in a vibrant, collaborative setting celebrated for its inclusive ethos and ambition. With cutting-edge resources and outstanding specialist support, you’ll develop unrivalled skills in one-to-one intervention, small-group guidance, and tailored SEN strategies. Expect first-rate CPD, robust mentoring, and a culture that demands—and rewards—excellence, all within a school community consistently celebrated for its supportive and dynamic atmosphere.

Key Highlights:

• ASD Support Assistant – full immersion within progressive ASD support
• £105 - £115 Per Day – premium rates for talented graduates
• Based in a dynamic Merton school with outstanding ASD resources
• Ofsted rated Good to Outstanding – a model of best practice
• Exceptional CPD and fast-track pathways into teaching and psychology
• Designed for high-achieving graduates, aspiring teachers/SEN professionals
• Modern teaching spaces, specialist SEN facilities, and expert multidisciplinary team

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Delivering tailored classroom support to students with ASD, both individually and in groups
• Collaborating daily with SENCOs, class teachers, and therapists to personalise learning
• Assisting with social skills programmes and targeted interventions
• Adapting resources and routines to maximise student engagement
• Monitoring, recording, and celebrating every step of pupil progress
• Creating an environment of trust, independence, and resilience

Ideal ASD Support Assistant for this Merton School:

• First-class graduate (2:1 or above), ideally in psychology, education, or a related field
• Ambitious future teacher, psychologist, or SEN specialist with proven drive
• Exceptional communicator—empathetic, patient, and highly organised
• Thrives in fast-paced SEN environments and adapts to every challenge
• Commitment to safeguarding, dignity, and progress for every pupil

Why Join This Merton School?:

• Supportive leadership that values every ASD Support Assistant as a changemaker
• Unrivalled whole-team CPD and inspiring career progression avenues
• Celebrated culture of inclusion—where every success matters
• Excellent community partnerships and student-centred enrichment
• State-of-the-art sensory and therapeutic resources, not found in mainstream settings

Seize a career-defining ASD Support Assistant role in Merton and transform the everyday into the extraordinary. Applications are reviewed as they come—start your path to educational leadership today.

How to Apply

Time is of the essence—your skills could make a real difference at our Merton primary school. If you're passionate about ASD support, don’t wait: interviews are already underway and places are filling quickly. Submit your application now and take the next step towards an impactful role supporting learners where it matters most.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving South London school from ASAP.

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!