Autism Specialist Assistant

PK Education Limited; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

PK Education are seeking Autism Specialist Teaching Assistants to support pupils within SEND resource provisions and specialist settings across West Yorkshire from September 2026. Areas: Wakefield and Leeds.

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to provide a calm, engaging and supportive learning environment, with a focus on ASC, communication and sensory regulation. Responsibilities include 1:1 support, delivering structured interventions, transitions and routines, and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting ASC and SEND settings.
• Ability to support communication needs and sensory regulation.
• Experience with non-verbal pupils and structured routines.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis.
• Deliver structured interventions.
• Support transitions and routines.
• Encourage communication and engagement.
• Manage sensory needs positively.

Skills

ASC

Communication needs

Sensory regulation

Non-verbal pupils

Structured routine

Job description

Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant – Resource Provision

Areas: Wakefield | Leeds

PK Education are seeking Autism Specialist Teaching Assistants to support pupils within SEND resource provisions and specialist settings across West Yorkshire from September 2026.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience supporting:

• ASC


• Communication needs


• Sensory regulation


• Non-verbal pupils


• Structured routine support

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to provide a calm, engaging and supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis


• Delivering structured interventions


• Supporting transitions and routines


• Encouraging communication and engagement


• Managing sensory needs positively

Whether your background is in education, care or support work, we would love to hear from you.

Ongoing training and SEND CPD available through PK Education.

• Competitive rates of pay from between £100 - £115 per day (AWR Compliant)


• On the job training provided by the school


• 24/7 support and feedback from experienced education consultants

PK education is committed to embracing equal opportunities and diversity for all employees, workers and applicants; and shall adhere to such a policy at all times