Autism Specialist Assistant

First for Education; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support agency in the UK is seeking a dedicated Autism Specialist Assistant for a full-time role in Shrewsbury. This position involves providing personalized support to pupils with Special Educational Needs and helping them thrive in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in educational settings, strong communication skills, and a patient approach. The role offers competitive pay rates and opportunities for professional development in a supportive school placement.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates of pay

Supportive school placements

Opportunities for training and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN in educational or similar settings.
• A patient, empathetic disposition with a proactive approach.
• Strong communication skills for collaborative work.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEN.
• Supporting the class teacher in delivering differentiated learning.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.

Skills

Experience supporting children with SEN

Strong communication skills

Patient and empathetic approach

Job description

Autism Specialist Assistant - SEND Schools, Shrewsbury

Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Pay Rate: Pay to Scale

Start Date: Immediately

Contract: Full-time | Long-term

A welcoming and inclusive SEND school in Shrewsbury is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and helping them thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

The Role

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with a range of SEN needs
• Supporting the class teacher with the delivery of differentiated learning activities
• Encouraging positive behaviour, confidence and emotional wellbeing
• Helping to create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment
• Adapting resources and strategies to meet individual pupil needs

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience supporting children with SEN (school, care, youth work or similar settings)
• A patient, empathetic and proactive approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff and pupils
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

What FFE Offers

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Supportive school placements with access to training and professional development
• Opportunities for long-term roles and career progression

If you are passionate about making a positive impact and supporting children with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the FFE website for further details.

FFE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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