Autism Support Teaching Assistant (Permanent)

Hillingdon Manor School; Ashford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Vista Benefits platform

Health & insurance benefits

Discounts on UK/international partners

Cycle to Work Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Heath Farm School in Ashford, Kent is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with autism and additional needs. You will work with class teachers and the multi-professional team to foster a safe, welcoming learning environment.

This permanent, term-time role is 37.5 hours per week, with start in September 2026, and a salary of £23,321.34 per annum. A driving licence is required and UK applicants only.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Patient, compassionate and committed to helping every pupil achieve their full potential.
• Positive team player with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• SEN experience beneficial but not essential; training provided to help you succeed.
• Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support class teachers and tutors in delivering high-quality education, implementing policies, and creating a structured, autism-appropriate learning environment.
• Assist with planning, risk assessments, and the creation, updating, and evaluation of student documentation including IEPs, BSPs, risk assessments, and communication profiles.
• Help manage challenging behaviour using consistent strategies that promote students’ development from external control to self-control.
• Contribute to the preparation of teaching resources, classroom organisation, and the effective use and maintenance of equipment and learning materials.
• Work collaboratively with teaching, care, and multi-professional teams, maintaining strong communication to ensure a consistent approach between school, home, and other departments.
• Maintain accurate records, follow safeguarding, behaviour, and health & safety policies, and engage in ongoing training and development.

Skills

Patience

Communication

SEN experience beneficial

Safeguarding

Driving licence

Team player

Job description

Heath Farm School in Ashford, Kent is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with autism and additional needs. You will work with class teachers and the multi-professional team to foster a safe, welcoming learning environment.

This permanent, term-time role is 37.5 hours per week, with start in September 2026, and a salary of £23,321.34 per annum. A driving licence is required and UK applicants only.