Autism Support Teaching Assistant — Nurture & Thrive

Aspire People; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Education consultant support

Training & development

Long-term & permanent placements

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with autism at a Newark school. This is a term-time, full-time opportunity with hours from 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.

The rural location requires candidates to have reliable transport. You will work with individuals and small groups, implementing strategies from the Autism Progression Tracker, and support communication, social understanding, emotional regulation, and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with autism or complex SEND.
• Knowledge of the UK curriculum and experience working in UK schools.
• Patience, resilience, and a compassionate approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers and thrive.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with autism to access learning and achieve their potential.
• Work with individuals and small groups to implement strategies from the Autism Progression Tracker.
• Assist with communication, social understanding, emotional regulation, and independence skills.
• Support personal care and sensory needs as required.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to implement effective interventions.

Skills

Autism support experience

UK curriculum knowledge

Patience & resilience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Aspire People is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with autism at a Newark school. This is a term-time, full-time opportunity with hours from 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.

The rural location requires candidates to have reliable transport. You will work with individuals and small groups, implementing strategies from the Autism Progression Tracker, and support communication, social understanding, emotional regulation, and independence.