Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant

Pink Tile Education Ltd; Hove; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Pink Tile Education Ltd is seeking an Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant for its Specialist Resource Provision in Hove. The role supports pupils with autism within a small, highly structured environment and assists with integration into mainstream lessons.

You will deliver structured learning, adapt resources, support sensory regulation, and collaborate with teaching staff and professionals. This is a term-time, full-time post with SEND training and staff development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with Autism.
• Strong understanding of sensory and communication needs.
• Patient, flexible and nurturing approach.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with Autism throughout the school day
• Delivering structured learning and intervention activities
• Adapting resources to meet individual needs
• Supporting sensory regulation strategies
• Encouraging social communication and independence
• Liaising with teaching staff and specialist professionals

Skills

Autism support

Sensory needs

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant - Specialist Resource Provision

Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant
Hove
Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm
From £93 per day
Full-Time | Term Time Only

An outstanding primary school in Hove is looking for an Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant to join its specialist resource provision.

The provision supports pupils with Autism who benefit from a smaller, highly structured learning environment while maintaining strong links with mainstream classes. The successful candidate will support pupils both within the provision and during integration into mainstream lessons.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a genuine passion for SEND and a strong understanding of neurodiversity.

Main duties include:

• Supporting pupils with Autism throughout the school day
• Delivering structured learning and intervention activities
• Adapting resources to meet individual needs
• Supporting sensory regulation strategies
• Encouraging social communication and independence
• Liaising with teaching staff and specialist professionals

The successful applicant will have:

• Previous experience supporting children with Autism
• A strong understanding of sensory and communication needs
• A patient, flexible, and nurturing approach
• The ability to remain calm in challenging situations
• Excellent teamwork skills

The school offers ongoing SEND training, excellent facilities, and a highly experienced leadership team committed to staff development.