Autism Specialist - Bingley

Justteachers Ltd; Bingley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an Autism Specialist to join a SEND school in Bingley on a full-time basis from September. The role focuses on tailored autism provision, supporting communication, emotional regulation, and independence through structured routines and adapted teaching approaches.

The role involves collaborating with staff to deliver differentiated learning, using visual supports and sensory-aware strategies to engage pupils and promote positive behaviours and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with autism in schools, care settings, or similar environments.
• Strong understanding of autism and strategies to support communication, engagement, and sensory needs.
• Confidence using structured approaches and adapting learning to meet individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of differentiated, autism-friendly learning with teaching staff.
• Reinforce key learning using structured approaches suited to autism.
• Use visual supports, communication aids, modelling, and sensory-aware practices to maintain engagement.
• Promote positive behaviours and emotional regulation with calm, consistent support.

Skills

Autism support

Differentiated learning

Behaviour management

Communication strategies

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant

SEN training

Job description

About the role:

A supportive SEND school in Bingley is seeking a dedicated Autism Specialist to join their team full-time from September. The school provides tailored provision for children and young people with autism, focusing on communication, emotional regulation, and independence. Through structured routines, adapted teaching approaches, and a nurturing environment, the school helps pupils build confidence and engage positively with learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of differentiated, autism-friendly learning by working alongside teaching staff to break down tasks and scaffold understanding.
• Reinforce key learning through structured approaches suited to autism, helping pupils access and engage with the curriculum.
• Use strategies such as visual supports, communication aids, modelling, and sensory-aware practices to maintain engagement and support participation.
• Promote positive behaviours and emotional regulation by providing consistent, calm support and helping pupils transition between activities effectively.

Pre-requisites:

• Experience supporting children or young people with autism in schools, care settings, or similar environments.
• Strong understanding of autism and strategies that support communication, engagement, and sensory needs.
• Confidence using structured approaches and adapting learning to meet individual needs.
• Relevant qualifications such as Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, SEN training, or equivalent experience.