Autism Support Specialist TA — Immediate Start

TeacherActive; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in the Preston area on a temporary to permanent basis with an immediate start. The role involves working with pupils who have autism and additional needs in small classes, supporting academic and social development.

You will assist in delivering engaging activities, help manage behaviour with calm strategies, and provide personal care when required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with autism (desirable).
• Experience managing challenging behaviour (desirable).
• Patient, resilient, and compassionate approach.
• Willingness to provide personal care when required.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with autism and additional needs in classroom and pastoral settings.
• Assist the teacher in delivering engaging and differentiated learning activities.
• Support pupils with challenging behaviour using calm and consistent strategies.
• Provide personal care when required.
• Encourage independence, communication, and emotional regulation.
• Work with teachers and support staff to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Personal care (willingness)

Autism awareness (desirable)

Job description

TeacherActive is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in the Preston area on a temporary to permanent basis with an immediate start. The role involves working with pupils who have autism and additional needs in small classes, supporting academic and social development.

You will assist in delivering engaging activities, help manage behaviour with calm strategies, and provide personal care when required.