Autism Teaching Assistant

GSL Education; Watford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking Autism Teaching Assistants to work in Croydon and Addington Valley specialist schools, offering long-term placements and daily supply work to fit your availability.

You will support children with Autism and additional SEN, helping them access learning, develop communication skills and build confidence in a safe, supportive environment, with ongoing support from GSL Education.

Qualifications

• Have previous experience working with children or young people with Autism (ASC).
• Be confident supporting students with additional SEN needs.
• Have a patient, caring and flexible approach.
• Be able to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Hold a Child and Adult DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.
• Be reliable and available for either long-term or daily supply work.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Autism and SEN in specialist schools to access learning.
• Help develop communication skills and confidence in a safe environment.
• Build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Contribute to an inclusive classroom setting with patience and care.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to implement support plans.

Skills

Autism experience

Patience

Flexible

Reliability

Relationship building

Tools

DBS on Update Service

Job description

Autism Teaching Assistant – Croydon & Addington Valley

Location: Croydon & Addington Valley

Contract: Long-Term & Daily Supply Opportunities

Agency: GSL Education

GSL Education is currently recruiting Autism Teaching Assistants to work in specialist schools across Croydon and Addington Valley area. We have a range of opportunities available, including both long-term placements and daily supply work, offering flexibility to suit your availability and preferences.

These roles involve supporting children and young people with Autism and additional Special Educational Needs (SEN) within specialist school settings. You will play an important role in helping students access learning, develop communication skills and build confidence in a safe, supportive environment.

We are looking for caring, patient and enthusiastic individuals who have experience supporting children with Autism and are passionate about making a positive difference in their education and development.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous experience working with children or young people with Autism (ASC).

• Be confident supporting students with additional SEN needs.

• Have a patient, caring and flexible approach.

• Be able to build positive relationships with students and staff.

• Hold a Child and Adult DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.

• Be reliable and available for either long-term or daily supply work.

What we offer:

• Long-term and daily supply opportunities across specialist schools in Croydon and Addington Valley.

• Flexible working options to suit your availability.

• The opportunity to gain valuable experience in specialist education settings.

• Ongoing support from GSL Education.