Autism Support TA - Primary Schools (Flexible)

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible full-time and part-time

Competitive daily pay rates

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting patient and experienced Autism Support Teaching Assistants to work across a range of welcoming primary schools in Manchester. This role supports pupils with autism to access learning and develop communication skills in a nurturing environment.

We value calm, adaptive individuals who can build relationships and use visual supports to aid learning, while working closely with teachers and SENCOs to support transitions and behavioural development.

Qualifications

• Recent experience supporting children with autism in a UK school or specialist setting.
• Understanding of how autism affects communication, interaction and learning.
• Comfort using visual supports and structured routines.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with autism.
• Support communication, interaction and social development.
• Use visual timetables and communication aids to support learning.
• Help pupils manage transitions and changes to routines.
• Support sensory needs and emotional regulation.
• Adapt activities to individual learning styles.
• Encourage independence and participation in lessons.
• Promote positive behaviour with consistent strategies.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and support staff.

Skills

Autism support experience

Visual supports

Calm, patient approach

Adaptable

Relationship building

Tools

Visual timetables

Now-and-next boards

Job description

Aspire People are recruiting patient and experienced Autism Support Teaching Assistants to work across a range of welcoming primary schools in Manchester. This role supports pupils with autism to access learning and develop communication skills in a nurturing environment.

We value calm, adaptive individuals who can build relationships and use visual supports to aid learning, while working closely with teachers and SENCOs to support transitions and behavioural development.