Autism Focused SEND SW - Skegness

justteachers; Skegness; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd in Skegness is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with autism in a specialist SEND school from September. The role is full-time with potential for permanency.

You will adapt activities, use visual supports, and work with teachers and therapists to promote communication, social skills and independence. Strong understanding of autism-friendly approaches and ability to follow structured routines is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with autism, communication needs, or additional learning needs within educational or care environments.
• Understanding of autism-friendly approaches, sensory regulation strategies, and the importance of structured routines.
• Confidence adapting activities, using visual communication resources, and supporting pupils with varying levels of independence.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with autism throughout the school day, adapting activities and communication methods to meet individual learning needs.
• Promote engagement with a primary-style curriculum through structured learning tasks, visual supports, and clear, predictable routines.
• Assist in developing communication, social interaction, and independence skills through targeted interventions and daily classroom activities.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and therapists to provide consistent support, manage sensory needs, and encourage positive learning experiences.

Skills

Autism support

Visual communication

Structured routines

Team collaboration

Education

Teaching Assistant Level 2/3

Job description

About the role:

A specialist SEND school in Skegness supporting pupils with autism and associated communication and learning needs. The school follows a highly personalised approach, using structured teaching, communication support, and sensory-aware environments to help learners achieve their individual goals. This is a full-time role starting in September, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils with autism throughout the school day, adapting activities and communication methods to meet individual learning needs.
• Promote engagement with a primary-style curriculum through structured learning tasks, visual supports, and clear, predictable routines.
• Assist in developing communication, social interaction, and independence skills through targeted interventions and daily classroom activities.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and therapists to provide consistent support, manage sensory needs, and encourage positive learning experiences.

Pre-requisites:

• Experience supporting children or young people with autism, communication needs, or additional learning needs within educational or care environments.
• Understanding of autism-friendly approaches, sensory regulation strategies, and the importance of structured routines.
• Confidence adapting activities, using visual communication resources, and supporting pupils with varying levels of independence.
• Relevant qualifications such as Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant, Childcare, Health & Social Care, or equivalent practical experience.