At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with Autism in a nurturing learning environment.
- Company: Teaching Personnel, the UK's leading education recruitment agency.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, full-time hours, free training, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Immediate start available; potential for permanent contracts.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives every day.
- Qualifications: Experience with Autism or relevant qualifications in health and social care.
The predicted salary is between 22500 - 27500 £ per year.
Are you passionate about supporting young people with Autism and Additional Learning Needs? Teaching Personnel is recruiting dedicated, compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistants to support pupils within a specialist ASC provision. This nurturing and highly supportive setting helps learners with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), social communication difficulties, sensory needs, anxiety and emotional regulation challenges to achieve their full potential.
The Role
- Support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis
- Build positive relationships and promote confidence
- Help pupils develop social, communication and life skills
- Support emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour
- Create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment
This is a highly rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day.
Ideal Backgrounds
- Teaching Assistants
- Support Workers
- Care Assistants
- Youth Workers
- Residential Childcare Workers
- Sports Coaches
- Behaviour Mentors
- Mental Health Support Workers
- Psychology, Criminology or Education Graduates
- Health & Social Care Professionals
Desired Experience & Qualifications
- Autism (ASC), ALN, SEN or SEMH experience
- Health & Social Care Qualifications
- CACHE or Childcare Qualifications
- Behaviour Support Experience
- Safeguarding Training
- Experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable adults
Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?
- Competitive weekly pay
- Full-time, term-time-only hours
- Free CPD and specialist ALN training
- Dedicated personal consultant
- Opportunities to secure permanent school contracts
- Pension scheme & referral bonuses
- UK's leading education recruitment agency
Apply Today
Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to transfer skills from care, support work, coaching or health and social care, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now through Teaching Personnel for immediate consideration. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant in Wales employer: Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel is an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering educators and supporting their professional growth. With a strong commitment to safeguarding and a nurturing work culture, we offer competitive pay, free CPD training, and a dedicated consultant for guidance throughout your journey. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people with additional needs in the vibrant Salford area.
