ASD Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Ellesmere Port is seeking an ASD Teaching Assistant for a full-time position in specialist schools. You will support students on the autism spectrum, help with engagement and behaviour, and work closely with teachers to create a supportive learning environment.

Experience with ASD is desirable; candidates with general classroom experience in SEN settings are encouraged to apply. DBS check is preferred or can be arranged through Academics.

Qualifications

• ASD - Previous, hands-on experience with supporting children or young people with autism.
• Proactive and willing to engage with students.
• Classroom experience in SEN/primary/secondary schools advantageous.
• Based in Ellesmere Port or able to travel there for work.
• DBS check: hold one or be happy to obtain via Academics.

Responsibilities

• General Classroom Support - assist the teacher and promote positive learning attitudes; may require 1:1 or small-group sessions.
• Behaviour Management - support emotional regulation and redirect challenging behaviour as needed.
• Safeguarding - prioritise student safety and report concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Skills

ASD experience

Proactive attitude

SEN classroom experience

Based in Ellesmere Port

DBS check

Job description

ASD Teaching Assistant needed for specialist schools in Ellesmere Port!

Location - Ellesmere Port

Position - ASD Teaching Assistant

Shift Pattern - Full time

Pay - £95-£105 (based on experience)

Academics are looking for an ASD Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Ellesmere Port. If you are looking for full-time work and have past classroom experience, or have worked with children who have Autism, this role could be a great fit for you!

The role includes working with children on the Autism spectrum (ASD), providing tailored support to help them to positively engage with their learning. It will involve supporting students with emotional regulation, appropriately re‑redirecting challenging behaviour, and general classroom support. Previous experience with ASD is desirable, but we are also looking for individuals who have class room experience and want to work with children with additional needs.

About the Role:

• General Classroom Support - Supporting the teacher and encouraging positive attitudes to learning for students. Lessons may require 1:1 support or small‑group sessions.
• Behaviour Management - Strong behaviour management is needed for this role. This includes supporting emotional regulation and appropriately re‑redirecting challenging behaviour where required.
• Safeguarding - Prioritising the safety and wellbeing of students, and reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).

Candidate Requirements:

• ASD - Previous, hands‑on experience with supporting children or young people with Autism is essential for an ASD Teaching Assistant role.
• Proactive - We are looking for individuals who are proactive and willing to engage with students. This is a hands‑on role, and the schools need candidates who are passionate and will get involved.
• Classroom Experience - Previous experience in a SEN/primary/secondary school is advantageous for this role. Although those with relevant qualifications are encouraged to apply, we urge individuals who have had experience in care/residential backgrounds to apply.
• Based in Ellesmere Port - Based in the Ellesmere Port area or be able to travel there for work.
• DBS - Hold an enhanced background check or be happy to get one through Academics.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy