ASD Teaching Assistant - Wantage

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist school in Wantage is seeking an ASD Teaching Assistant to support children with Autism starting in September 2025. The role involves helping students academically, creating a nurturing environment, and collaborating with teachers. Ideal for those passionate about making a difference.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with ASD is beneficial.
• Graduates in related fields like Psychology and Sociology are welcome to apply.
• Passionate about making a difference in children's lives.

Responsibilities

• Support students coping with school work and create a safe learning environment.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson setup and classroom decoration.
• Shadow the class teacher to learn effective student support techniques.

Skills

Positive attitude

Resilience

Confidence

Adaptability

Education

Graduates in Psychology

Graduates in Criminology

Graduates in Sociology

Experience working with children, especially children with ASD

Job description

ASD Teaching Assistant - Wantage

Do you have a passion for helping young vulnerable children succeed? Are you looking for a role that will be fulfilling while also making a huge positive impact?

Then read on because this is the role for you!

An excellent Specialist school in Wantage is looking for an ASD Teaching Assistant to join their team starting in September 2025.

This is a school that helps children who have Autism as their main diagnosis cope and manage with their school, while also providing the best education possible. This is a school that takes inclusivity very seriously. The head teacher is always going above and beyond to ensure that students are taken care of.

These students have ASD as their main diagnosis, and with ASD often comes a variety of other learning difficulties. These students will also struggle with OCD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Verbal difficulties as well as language processing disorders.

As an ASD Teaching Assistant, your main duties day to day will be to help students cope with their school work as well as to encourage and facilitate a safe and fun environment where learning can take place. You will be there to support students on every step of their academic journey.

While your main priority is to be there for the students, you will also be supporting the class teacher. These duties will range from helping to set up lessons, tidy up afterwards, help decorate the classroom with topics that are relevant to the coursework and provide general supervision of the children.

You will ultimately have the advantage of being able to shadow the class teacher and be exposed to a variety of methods and techniques. Essentially you will be learners how best you can support these children. Such a fulfilling job!

The successful ASD Teaching Assistant will have a positive attitude above all. You will be passionate about making a difference and helping children achieve the best they can. You will be resilient and confident and be able to adapt your approach to the needs of each child. Having some sort of experience working with children, especially children with ASD will be beneficial. Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, Sociology and other related fields are most welcome to apply. As well as those with backgrounds in sports, music, art and drama.

This is a really wonderful opportunity for the individual looking to gain practical experience, as well as those who are passionate about helping children.

Important Information:

* ASD Teaching Assistant
* Wantage
* £85 - £100 per day
* September start
* Full time opportunity

ASD Teaching Assistant – Wantage – September Start