Autism Support Teaching Assistant — Individualized Impact

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Ovingdean; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd is seeking an Autism Support Teaching Assistant to work with children and young people with autism and learning difficulties, providing individual and small-group support throughout the school day. You'll work closely with teachers and specialist colleagues to understand each pupil's strengths, needs, communication preferences and individual support strategies.

For this role, practical understanding of autism and the ability to adapt approaches to meet individual

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting autistic children or young people and/or individuals with learning difficulties would be highly valuable.
• A good practical understanding of autism.
• Experience adapting your approach around individual needs.
• Patience and emotional resilience.
• Clear and professional communication.
• Confidence providing personal care where required.
• The ability to work collaboratively with different professionals.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual or small-group learning support.
• Adapt activities and resources to make learning more accessible.
• Use visual schedules, prompts or alternative communication strategies.
• Prepare pupils for transitions or changes to routine.
• Support sensory regulation.
• Reinforce communication and interaction skills.
• Help pupils participate in group activities.
• Follow individual learning and support plans.
• Monitor progress and record relevant observations.
• Provide personal care, including toileting, feeding and hygiene where required.
• Work alongside teachers, therapists and other specialist professionals.

Job description

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd is seeking an Autism Support Teaching Assistant to work with children and young people with autism and learning difficulties, providing individual and small-group support throughout the school day. You'll work closely with teachers and specialist colleagues to understand each pupil's strengths, needs, communication preferences and individual support strategies.

For this role, practical understanding of autism and the ability to adapt approaches to meet individual