Autism Support Teaching Assistant

Ambitious about Autism; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rise School, part of Ambitious about Autism, is hiring Teaching and Learning Assistants to support autistic pupils aged 4–18. The role runs 8:00am–4:00pm, term-time only, with a salary of £25,258 actual per year.

You will work with teachers to deliver personalised learning and help pupils develop communication, independence and social skills. We welcome applicants who are empathetic, patient and adaptable, with a commitment to safeguarding and a willingness to learn about autism.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and patient with a genuine desire to help autistic learners.
• Adaptable and resilient to different needs and situations.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Ability to work well in a team and build relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, individualized support to autistic pupils in the classroom and across the school.
• Support learners to develop communication, independence, social and learning skills.
• Collaborate with teachers and professionals to deliver personalised learning.
• Use positive approaches to support behaviour and engagement.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils and understand their needs.

Skills

Empathetic

Patient

Adaptable

Team player

Safeguarding

Job description

The Rise School, part of Ambitious about Autism, is hiring Teaching and Learning Assistants to support autistic pupils aged 4–18. The role runs 8:00am–4:00pm, term-time only, with a salary of £25,258 actual per year.

You will work with teachers to deliver personalised learning and help pupils develop communication, independence and social skills. We welcome applicants who are empathetic, patient and adaptable, with a commitment to safeguarding and a willingness to learn about autism.