At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with autism in achieving their academic and personal potential.
- Company: Welcoming school dedicated to inclusivity and support.
- Benefits: Full-time role, training opportunities, and a rewarding experience.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and enjoy career growth in education.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with Special Educational Needs, particularly Autism Spectrum Condition.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
- Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant
- Location
- : Hazlemere
- Salary
- : MPS / UPS
- Contract
- : Full-time
- Start Date
- : September 2026
- Application Closing Date
Are you a passionate and dedicated Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity?
We are seeking an enthusiastic Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive school, where you'll play a key role in supporting pupils with autism and additional needs to achieve their full academic, social, and personal potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with autism and additional needs.
- Support pupils to access the curriculum through personalised strategies, resources, and interventions.
- A good understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN), with specific knowledge and experience supporting children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
- Create a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment that promotes confidence, independence, and positive engagement.
- Develop positive and trusting relationships with pupils, supporting their communication, social interaction, emotional wellbeing, and personal development.
- Use appropriate strategies to support pupils with communication, sensory, emotional, and behavioural needs.
- Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, parents, and external professionals to support individual pupil development and progress.
- Promote positive behaviour and support pupils in developing their independence and life skills.
- Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times.
Requirements
- Provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with autism and additional needs.
- Support pupils to access the curriculum through personalised strategies, resources, and interventions.
- Create a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment that promotes confidence, independence, and positive engagement.
- Develop positive and trusting relationships with pupils, supporting their communication, social interaction, emotional wellbeing, and personal development.
- Use appropriate strategies to support pupils with communication, sensory, emotional, and behavioural needs.
- Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, parents, and external professionals to support individual pupil development and progress.
- Monitor and record pupils' progress, contributing to individual support plans and providing feedback to the wider school team.
- Promote positive behaviour and support pupils in developing their independence and life skills.
- Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times.
Why Apply?
- Full-time opportunity within a welcoming and inclusive school.
- A rewarding role supporting pupils’ educational experience.
- Access to training and professional development opportunities.
- Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to
£150 collectively.
How to Apply
- For more information or to apply, please contact
- Saba on
, or apply below.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and must be willing to comply with all safeguarding requirements.
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