Autism Teaching Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Tadcaster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support agency near Tadcaster is seeking a Key Stage 4 Autism Teaching Assistant to assist autistic pupils in their journey towards adulthood and further education. The role includes supporting pupils in lessons, promoting independence and emotional regulation, and implementing personalised learning plans. The ideal candidate requires experience with autistic adolescents, a resilient approach, and must possess an enhanced DBS check. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support autistic pupils across KS4 lessons and activities.
• Assist with emotional regulation and transition planning.
• Encourage independence and engagement.
• Support vocational and functional learning.

Skills

Experience working with autistic adolescents

Understanding of sensory needs and behaviour regulation

Ability to follow personalised learning plans

Reliable

Patient

Resilient approach

Job description

GSL Education are seeking a Key Stage 4 Autism Teaching Assistant to support older learners in an Alternative Provision near Tadcaster. This role focuses on preparing pupils for adulthood, further education and vocational pathways.

About the School

The setting provides personalised KS4 programmes including GCSEs, Functional Skills and life-skills learning. Pupils benefit from consistent routines, emotional support and strong adult relationships.

Responsibilities

Support autistic pupils across KS4 lessons and activities

Assist with emotional regulation and transition planning

Encourage independence and engagement

Support vocational and functional learning

Requirements

Experience working with autistic adolescents

Understanding of sensory needs and behaviour regulation

Ability to follow personalised learning plans

Reliable, patient and resilient approach

Enhanced DBS required

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout East and North Yorkshire.

If you would like to apply for the position of Key Stage 4 Autism Teaching Assistant, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit the GSL Education official website to apply online.