At a Glance
- Tasks: Support autistic children with personalised teaching and life skills development.
- Company: Specialist autism school focused on nurturing and empowering students.
- Benefits: £500 joining bonus, full training, mentoring, and career progression.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with ongoing support and professional development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Passion for supporting children, strong communication skills, and team player.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 22000 £ per year.
Are you looking to begin a rewarding career supporting autistic children and young people? Would you thrive in a specialist education setting where personalised learning, therapeutic support, and meaningful progress are at the heart of every day?
This specialist autism school provides a nurturing and highly personalised learning environment for children and young people with autism and complex communication needs. Through evidence-based teaching approaches, embedded therapeutic support, small class groups, and a strong focus on communication, independence, and emotional wellbeing, pupils are empowered to develop the skills and confidence needed to achieve their full potential. Staff work collaboratively within a supportive, family-centred community where every achievement is celebrated and every child is encouraged to succeed.
Location: Sharpthorne, East Sussex
Timings: Monday-Friday | 8:45am-5:00pm (4:30pm finish Fridays)
Salary: £20,000-£22,000 per annum
The Role
As a Trainee Tutor, you will receive comprehensive training to deliver structured 1:1 teaching sessions and support pupils throughout their school day. Working alongside experienced Class Leaders, Teachers, and therapists, you will help implement individual learning programmes, behaviour support strategies, and life-skills development while gaining valuable experience within specialist autism education.
Responsibilities
- Deliver individualised teaching sessions to assigned pupils
- Support children with autism and communication needs using behaviour-based teaching approaches
- Collect, monitor, and record pupil progress data
- Assist with sensory learning, life skills, and extracurricular activities
- Support pupils during lunch, playtimes, and outdoor learning activities
- Work towards keyworker responsibilities for individual pupils
- Contribute to the preparation and organisation of teaching resources
- Support positive behaviour plans and teaching strategies
- Assist with personal care where required, including toileting, feeding, and hygiene support
- Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development
- Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and wider school staff
- Contribute to home‑school communication and pupil progress reporting
We're Looking For
- A passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs
- A calm, positive, and resilient approach
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team
- A willingness to learn autism-specific teaching approaches
- Commitment to safeguarding and continuous professional development
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Previous experience in education, care, support work, childcare, psychology, or youth work is welcomed but not essential. Full specialist training and ongoing support will be provided.
Benefits
- £500 joining bonus upon successful completion of probation
- Full specialist training and development programme
- Ongoing mentoring and supervision from experienced SEN professionals
- Excellent career progression opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to gain experience in autism-specific and behaviour-based teaching approaches
- Meaningful and rewarding work that changes lives every day
Autism Teaching Assistant employer: Randstad Education
Join a dedicated team at our specialist autism school in Sharpthorne, East Sussex, where you will be part of a nurturing community focused on empowering children with autism and complex communication needs. We offer comprehensive training, ongoing mentoring, and excellent career progression opportunities, all within a supportive environment that celebrates every achievement and fosters meaningful connections. Experience the rewarding impact of your work as you help shape the lives of young people, ensuring they reach their full potential.
