Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Autism Specialist School

Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 8:15am-4:30pm
Salary: £22,000-£23,500 per annum
Temp-to-Perm Opportunity (12 Weeks)

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about helping young people unlock their potential?

Do you want to work in a specialist setting where every achievement is celebrated, every day is rewarding, and your support genuinely changes lives?

We are recruiting for an outstanding Autism Accredited specialist school supporting children and young people aged 7-19 with high-functioning autism and associated learning needs. Every pupil has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), and the school is dedicated to providing exceptional education, care, and support that helps students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

This is more than a Teaching Assistant role - it's an opportunity to empower young people to build confidence, develop independence, and achieve meaningful outcomes for their future.

Why Join This School?

• Autism Accredited by The National Autistic Society
  * Purpose-built, modern learning environment
  * Outstanding leadership and supportive team culture
  * Extensive training and professional development opportunities
  * Clear career progression pathways within specialist education
  * Small class sizes and personalised learning approaches
  * A rewarding role where you'll see the impact of your work every day

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with autism on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
  * Help deliver engaging and structured learning activities
  * Promote communication, social interaction, and emotional wellbeing
  * Support behaviour regulation using positive strategies
  * Encourage independence, confidence, and life skills development
  * Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff
  * Contribute to a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment

Who We're Looking For

We would love to hear from individuals who are:

• Passionate about supporting children and young people
  * Patient, resilient, and empathetic
  * Strong communicators and team players
  * Experienced in education, SEN, care, youth work, support work, or similar settings
  * Committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil well being
  * Motivated to make a lasting difference in young people's lives

No two days are the same, but every day brings the opportunity to positively impact a young person's future.

If you're looking for a rewarding career where your support, encouragement, and dedication can transform lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to helping young people achieve their full potential.

experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

qualifications

CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,early childhood studies degree,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4,Schools direct

education

high school,college,university