AUTISM SUPPORT TEACHING ASSISTANT

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

AUTISM SUPPORT TEACHING ASSISTANT - PRIMARY

Manchester & Surrounding Areas Full-Time & Part-Time Aspire People

Aspire People are recruiting patient and experienced Autism Support Teaching Assistants to work across a range of welcoming primary schools in Manchester.

These roles involve supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), helping them access learning, develop communication skills and feel confident within the school environment.

We are looking for individuals who understand that every child with autism has different strengths, needs and ways of communicating. The ability to build trust and provide consistent support is essential.

THE ROLE:

• - Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with autism
• - Supporting communication, interaction and social development
• - Using visual timetables, now-and-next boards and other communication aids
• - Helping pupils manage transitions and changes to their daily routines
• - Supporting sensory needs and emotional regulation
• - Adapting classroom activities to suit individual learning styles
• - Encouraging independence and participation in lessons
• - Supporting positive behaviour through consistent and individualised strategies
• - Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• - Has recent experience supporting children with autism within a UK school or specialist setting
• - Understands how autism can affect communication, interaction and learning
• - Is confident using visual support strategies and structured routines
• - Can recognise when a pupil may be becoming overwhelmed or dysregulated
• - Has a calm, patient and adaptable approach
• - Can build positive relationships with pupils who may find communication challenging
• - Is committed to helping children develop confidence and independence

WHY WORK WITH ASPIRE PEOPLE?

• - Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities
• - Daily supply and long-term placements
• - Competitive daily pay rates
• - Dedicated consultant support
• - Opportunities across mainstream and specialist settings

If you have experience supporting children with autism and are looking for your next opportunity in a primary school, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.