ASD Teaching Support Assistant - Calm, One-to-One & Small Groups

Bright Star Talent Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Star Talent is recruiting an experienced ASD Teaching Support Assistant to work in a specialist SEN school in Birmingham, supporting students aged 11–19. You will provide one-to-one and small-group support, help students access lessons, and support their communication, social and emotional needs, while staying calm with challenging behaviour.

You will work closely with teachers and the wider SEN team to create a safe, structured learning environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting students with ASD.
• Experience managing challenging behaviour.
• SEN school or specialist setting experience is desirable.
• Patient, resilient and confident when supporting students with additional needs.
• Understanding of autism and different communication needs.
• Able to work as part of a wider school team.
• Must have a DBS on the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students aged 11–19 with ASD and additional needs.
• Providing one-to-one and small-group support
• Helping students access lessons and take part in school activities
• Supporting students with communication, social and emotional needs
• Managing challenging behaviour in a calm and consistent manner
• Following individual support and behaviour plans
• Building positive relationships with students
• Working closely with teachers and the wider SEN team
• Helping create a safe, structured and supportive learning environment

Skills

ASD experience

Behaviour management

Team player

Patient and resilient

Communication needs understanding

Job description

Bright Star Talent is recruiting an experienced ASD Teaching Support Assistant to work in a specialist SEN school in Birmingham, supporting students aged 11–19. You will provide one-to-one and small-group support, help students access lessons, and support their communication, social and emotional needs, while staying calm with challenging behaviour.

You will work closely with teachers and the wider SEN team to create a safe, structured learning environment.