Autism Teaching Assistant

GSL Education; Epsom and Ewell; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is recruiting for an Autism Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Epsom. The role is full-time, temp-to-perm with ASAP start, offering an opportunity to build a long-term career supporting students with ASD.

You will work closely with teachers and the support team to help learners access learning, develop communication and social skills, and foster a safe, inclusive environment for children with diverse needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with ASD/Autism.
• Comfortable in a special needs school environment.
• Patient, caring approach; able to build positive relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Support students with ASD to access learning and participate in activities.
• Help develop communication and social skills.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to maintain a safe, inclusive environment.
• Contribute to the ongoing support plan for each learner.

Skills

ASD experience

Special needs environment

Patience & empathy

Relationship building

Full-time availability

Job description

Autism Teaching Assistant - Epsom

Location: Epsom, Surrey
Contract: Full-Time, Temp to Perm
Start Date: ASAP
Agency: GSL Education

GSL Education is currently recruiting for an experienced Autism Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Epsom. This is a fantastic temp-to-perm opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and is looking to build a long-term career within a specialist education setting.

The successful candidate will be supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), helping them to access learning, develop their communication and social skills, and achieve their individual goals. You will work closely with teaching staff and the wider support team to provide a safe, positive and inclusive environment.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous experience working with children or young people with ASD/Autism.

• Be comfortable and confident working within a special needs school.

• Have a patient, caring and understanding approach.

• Be confident supporting students with a range of additional needs and abilities.

• Be able to build strong, positive relationships with students.

• Be reliable, enthusiastic and committed to working full-time.

• Be available to start ASAP.

• Be interested in a temp-to-perm position and the opportunity to secure a permanent role.

What we offer:

• A full-time position within a specialist school in Epsom.

• Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate.

• Immediate start.

• The opportunity to gain valuable experience working with students with ASD and complex additional needs.

• Ongoing support from GSL Education.