Autism Support Teaching Assistant Sense Education

Sense Education Limited; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Autism Support Teaching Assistant to join their inclusive team in Carlisle. This role involves working closely with teachers to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other additional needs, ensuring each child receives the tailored assistance they deserve. You will help create a nurturing classroom environment and collaborate with educational specialists to enhance learning experiences. If you are dedicated, patient, and eager to make a difference in the lives of young learners, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Initial training

Ongoing support

Weekly pay

Statutory holiday pay

Qualifications

• Teaching assistant qualification is essential.
• Experience supporting students with autism is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other needs.
• Assist in delivering personalized education plans.

Skills

Supporting students with autism

Communication skills

Patience

Building positive relationships

Education

Teaching assistant qualification

Job description

Autism Support Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting children with autism? This is a fantastic opportunity to work as an Autism Support Teaching Assistant at an inclusive setting in Carlisle, supporting young people with autism in a nurturing and tailored environment.

About the Role:

• Work closely with teachers to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.
• Assist in delivering personalized education plans for pupils with EHCPs (Education, Health, and Care Plans).
• Provide one-to-one or small group support to help students engage with learning.
• Help create a safe and encouraging classroom environment, with a focus on autism-specific strategies.
• Gain experience working alongside educational specialists such as Speech and Language Therapists and Educational Psychologists.

Person Specification:

• A teaching assistant qualification.
• Experience or a strong interest in supporting students with autism or other additional needs.
• Patient, kind, and committed to providing tailored support to young learners.
• A strong communicator who can build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Reliable, consistent, and nurturing approach.

The Details:

Location: Carlisle

Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday – part time applications are also welcomed.

Sense Education offers initial training and ongoing support to help you succeed in this role.

Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education you will be paid on a weekly basis. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position but long term. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available.