Autism Specialist Teaching Assistants Needed In Preston

TeacherActive; Gregson Lane; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Preston is seeking an Autism Teaching Assistant to support students with Autism in a calm and caring environment. The role involves individual and group support, collaborating with educational staff, and a commitment to student wellbeing. Candidates should have experience in similar roles and be comfortable with personal care. This is a full-time position offering a daily rate of £90-£110, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Daily rate of £90-£110

Long-term opportunity in a supportive setting

Ongoing CPD and career development

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with Autism is essential.
• Understanding of PDA and low-demand approaches is highly desirable.
• Comfortable with administering personal care.
• A positive, proactive attitude and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• A flexible team player who is open to feedback and collaboration.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with Autism on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Assisting with communication and regulation using tailored strategies.
• Administering personal care in a respectful and supportive manner.
• Collaborating with teachers, therapists, and care staff to deliver holistic support.
• Supporting students with PDA profiles.

Skills

Experience supporting children or young people with Autism

Understanding of PDA and low-demand approaches

Ability to administer personal care

Positive and proactive attitude

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Team player who is open to feedback

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting wellbeing

Job description

Overview

Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant - Preston

£90-£110 per day (depending on experience)
Location: Preston | Full-Time | Long-Term Role

We are looking for a dedicated Autism Teaching Assistant to join a specialist team at a warm, person-centred school in Preston. This school provides exceptional care and education to children and young people aged 6-19 with complex Autism profiles and associated needs. The setting is calm, well-resourced, and driven by a therapeutic, student-first ethos.

As an Autism Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting students both in the classroom and in wider school life, working as part of a highly skilled team to promote engagement, independence, and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with Autism on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Assisting with communication and regulation using tailored strategies
• Administering personal care in a respectful and supportive manner
• Collaborating with teachers, therapists, and care staff to deliver holistic support
• Supporting students with PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) profiles (knowledge of PDA is a strong advantage)

Who We're Looking For

• Experience supporting children or young people with Autism is essential
• Understanding of PDA and low-demand approaches is highly desirable
• Comfortable with administering personal care
• A positive, proactive attitude and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• A flexible team player who is open to feedback and collaboration
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing

What’s in it for you

• Daily rate of £90-£110 (depending on experience)
• Long-term opportunity in a supportive, specialist setting
• Ongoing CPD and career development through TeacherActive
• A chance to truly change lives every day

How to apply

If you're ready to take the next step in your SEN career and be part of something truly meaningful — we want to hear from you. Call Zoe on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service and can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.