ASC Specialist Bourne

Just Teachers Ltd; Bourne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Teachers Ltd in Bourne is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to support children with SEND in a specialist provision. The role is full-time from September to December 2026, focusing on autism support through experiential learning, sensory exploration and play‑based development.

You will work with class teams to scaffold engagement, use visual supports and modelling, and help learners access activities at their own pace. Prior SEND experience and Level 2 TA qualification are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND such as ASC, PMLD or communication needs in schools or care settings.
• Understanding of how sensory needs and developmental delays affect engagement and how to respond calmly.
• Knowledge of interactive, hands-on, play‑based support strategies using visuals and modelling.
• Qualifications such as Level 2 Teaching Assistant or related Health & Social Care/Childcare/YW.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highly adapted, play‑based and sensory‑led activities with class teams to scaffold engagement.
• Promote engagement using structured and nurturing approaches.
• Use visual supports, sensory resources, and modelling to help pupils access activities.
• Encourage communication and independence with in‑the‑moment support.
• Support re‑engagement through gentle redirection and supportive routines.

Skills

SEND experience

Sensory needs understanding

Play-based support

Communication support

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Health & Social Care / Childcare / Youth Work background

Job description

About the role:

The role is within a specialist provision in Bourne supporting children and young people Autism . The setting places a strong emphasis on experiential learning, sensory exploration and play‑based development. This role is full‑time, starting in September until at least December 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of highly adapted, play‑based and sensory‑led activities by working alongside class teams to scaffold engagement, introduce simple steps, and reinforce core skills so that learners with diverse SEND needs can participate meaningfully.
• Use consistent, nurturing and structured approaches to promote engagement
• Include visual communication tools, sensory resources, modelling interaction, and supporting pupils to access activities at their own pace.
• Encourage positive interaction, communication and independence by offering in‑the‑moment support
• Help pupils re‑engage through gentle redirection, co‑regulation strategies and supportive routines.

Pre‑requisites:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND such as ASC, PMLD, communication needs or complex learning profiles in schools, specialist settings, care environments, youth provision, or play‑based/alternative learning contexts.
• Understanding of how sensory needs, communication differences and developmental delays can affect engagement, with the ability to respond using calm, child‑centered and supportive approaches.
• Knowledge of a range of interactive, hands‑on and play‑based support strategies, including modelling, using visuals, promoting communication and helping pupils remain engaged in structured and unstructured activities.
• Relevant qualifications such as Level 2 Teaching Assistant, Health & Social Care, Childcare, Youth Work or similar.