ASD Teaching Assistant – Specialist Autism Base (Long-term)

Timeplan Education Group; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

TimePlan Education Group is working with a welcoming secondary school in Sutton to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join its ASD Base, supporting students with autism across specialist and mainstream classrooms.

You will work closely with teachers and the SEND team to provide tailored support, implement EHCPs and individual plans, use visual timetables and sensory strategies, and promote safeguarding and inclusive practice to help pupils achieve independence and confidence.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with autism in a school or care setting.
• Calm, patient, empathetic approach with pupils with additional needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; commitment to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Providing individualised support for students with ASD in specialist and mainstream settings.
• Following EHCPs and individual support plans.
• Using visual timetables, sensory strategies and structured activities to support engagement.
• Promoting positive behaviour and supporting emotional regulation.
• Using de-escalation strategies to manage challenging situations safely.
• Supporting teachers with differentiated learning activities and classroom preparation.
• Monitoring students' progress and contributing to EHCP reviews.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, the SENDCo, parents and external professionals.
• Promoting safeguarding, wellbeing, inclusion and positive relationships throughout the school.

Skills

Experience with autism

Calm, patient, empathetic

Strong communication and teamwork

Job description

TimePlan Education Group is working with a welcoming secondary school in Sutton to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join its ASD Base, supporting students with autism across specialist and mainstream classrooms.

You will work closely with teachers and the SEND team to provide tailored support, implement EHCPs and individual plans, use visual timetables and sensory strategies, and promote safeguarding and inclusive practice to help pupils achieve independence and confidence.