Autism Support Specialist Teaching Assistant

Justteachers Ltd; Coleshill CP; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd is seeking a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant with experience supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to join a vibrant specialist school in the Coleshill area for a long-term cover starting November 2026.

The role focuses on providing personalised support, using visual timetables and structured routines to enable pupils to access the curriculum and develop communication, social and independence skills within a calm, inclusive classroom.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people with autism (ASD) is essential.
• Experience working within a specialist SEN school or supporting pupils with additional needs is highly desirable.
• Understanding of autism, sensory processing difficulties and communication differences.
• Knowledge of visual support strategies, structured routines and positive behaviour management.
• Experience using communication approaches such as PECS or Makaton would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with autism and a range of additional learning needs.
• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum through differentiated activities and personalised learning approaches.
• Use visual timetables, communication aids, sensory resources and structured routines to support learning and engagement.
• Help pupils develop communication, social interaction and independent living skills.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, recognising potential triggers and implementing appropriate behaviour management strategies.
• Create a calm, safe and stimulating classroom environment that accommodates individual sensory needs.

Skills

Autism experience

Pupil support

Differentiated learning

Communication development

Tools

PECS

Makaton

Job description

Justteachers Ltd is seeking a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant with experience supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to join a vibrant specialist school in the Coleshill area for a long-term cover starting November 2026.

The role focuses on providing personalised support, using visual timetables and structured routines to enable pupils to access the curriculum and develop communication, social and independence skills within a calm, inclusive classroom.