Autism-Focused Teaching Assistant – Impactful Support

Vetro Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full induction

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a specialist school near Preston. The role involves supporting children aged 7-19 with Autism and related needs, under supervision of teaching staff, in a calm and structured setting.

The position offers a supportive team, opportunities for training, induction on start, and potential progression within a family-like workplace. Candidate should be reliable, adaptable, and committed to positive outcomes for pupils.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with young people.
• Awareness of behavioural issues and trauma in youths.
• Punctuality, flexibility, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in challenging situations.
• Self-motivation and initiative.
• Experience working with young people preferably in a classroom support or teaching assistant position.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with behavioural challenges using autism-specific strategies.
• Assist teaching staff in delivering tailored educational programmes.
• Promote a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for all students.
• Build positive relationships with young people to encourage engagement and development.

Skills

Passion for young people

Behaviour awareness

Punctuality & organisation

Teamwork & collaboration

Self-motivation & initiative

Education

Experience in classroom support or TA role

Job description

Vetro Recruitment is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a specialist school near Preston. The role involves supporting children aged 7-19 with Autism and related needs, under supervision of teaching staff, in a calm and structured setting.

The position offers a supportive team, opportunities for training, induction on start, and potential progression within a family-like workplace. Candidate should be reliable, adaptable, and committed to positive outcomes for pupils.