Student Support Worker

Chiltern Way Academy Austen, BASINGSTOKE, Hampshire, RG24 9BP

Deadline is today

• Closing date

  13 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or Lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,598.00 - £31,022.00 Annually (FTE) NJC grade 5 approximate pro rata salary £25,565 - £27,506

Student Support Worker job summary

Chiltern Way Academy Austen is a unique, purpose-built co-educational all-through specialist school in Basingstoke, providing education and care for 128 pupils aged 5-16 with a primary diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). Our modern facilities, specialist classrooms and extensive grounds create a positive learning environment where every child is encouraged to thrive, build confidence and achieve their full potential.

We are seeking a dedicated Student Support Worker to play a key role in managing and supporting student behaviour across the school. Working closely with the Team Leader and wider staff team, you will implement behavioural interventions, support students with Social, Emotional, Communication and Interaction Difficulties (SECID), and help create a safe, nurturing and structured environment where pupils can succeed.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of supporting children and young people with additional needs and challenging behaviour.
• Can remain calm, positive and professional in complex and emotionally demanding situations.
• Is skilled in relationship building, de-escalation and restorative approaches.
• Has high expectations for all students and is committed to helping them achieve their best outcomes.
• Can work effectively with families, colleagues and external agencies.
• Demonstrates resilience, flexibility, warmth and a genuine commitment to the whole school community.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to work within a supportive and highly skilled specialist school.
• Ongoing professional development and training, including physical intervention training.
• A welcoming and inclusive environment where staff are valued and encouraged to grow.
• The chance to make a real difference to the lives of autistic young people and their families.

At Chiltern Way Academy Austen, we are proud of our friendly, nurturing culture and our commitment to ensuring every student leaves with the skills, confidence and resilience needed for their next stage of life.

We are also very happy to answer any questions you may have about the role or our school. To arrange a convenient time to speak in person, or to visit us ahead of applying, please contact the email address detailed below.

Chiltern Way is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We encourage early applications for this role and reserve the right to close the advert early should we interview and offer to an early applicant.

Chiltern Way Academy will comply with its obligations under the GDPR and other data protection legislation.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We actively promote a culture where everyone is treated fairly and has the opportunity to thrive

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Chiltern Way Academy Austen

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 4 to 16
• Size: 128 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Chiltern Way Academy Austen website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-austen-academy

The Austen Academy is a Special Educational Needs (SEN) school for learners from Year 1 to Year 11 whose needs cannot be met within a mainstream environment. All students will have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) in relation to their Social, Communication Needs (SCN) associated with a diagnosis of Autism.

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