Autism Support Teaching Assistant — Empower Students

OFG Education; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to improve

Your Wellbeing Matters – mental health

Vista Benefits Platform (Health, well‑

Hundreds of UK and international DIS

Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support – enhanced leave

Job summary

OFG Education is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with autism and additional needs at Colne Grange School. You’ll help create a safe, structured learning environment and work closely with teachers, tutors and specialist colleagues to enable every student to reach their potential.

Join a multidisciplinary team within a broader international education group, committed to safeguarding and inclusive learning. DBS checks apply and professional development is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within an educational setting.
• Experience supporting students with autism and/or behaviours that challenge.
• Caring, patient and compassionate approach, with a genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues.
• The ability to adapt your approach to meet individual learning, communication and emotional needs.
• A calm, resilient and positive attitude when supporting students through challenges.
• A collaborative approach, with the confidence to work under the direction of teachers and contribute to a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to safeguarding, student wellbeing and maintaining a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Help students achieve their potential, providing individual and small-group support to make learning accessible, engaging and rewarding.
• Bring learning to life, supporting teachers and tutors with lessons, activities and personalised approaches that meet individual needs.
• Build confidence and independence, encouraging students to develop communication, social skills and essential everyday life skills.
• Support positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing, helping students develop self-regulation skills in a calm, structured and supportive environment.
• Celebrate progress and achievement, contributing to Individual Education Plans, Behaviour Support Profiles, risk assessments and student progress records.
• Work collaboratively with specialist colleagues, maintaining effective communication between teaching, care and other school teams.
• Champion student safety and wellbeing, providing appropriate support during classroom activities, educational visits and personal care routines where required.
• Create a positive learning environment, helping maintain resources, accurate records and a school culture where every student feels included and valued.

Skills

Educational setting experience

Autism support

Patience and compassion

Verbal and written communication

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Job description

OFG Education is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with autism and additional needs at Colne Grange School. You’ll help create a safe, structured learning environment and work closely with teachers, tutors and specialist colleagues to enable every student to reach their potential.

Join a multidisciplinary team within a broader international education group, committed to safeguarding and inclusive learning. DBS checks apply and professional development is encouraged.