Autism Teaching Assistant - Lincoln

Justteachers Ltd; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd in Lincoln (LN3) is seeking a full-time Autism Teaching Assistant to start in September at a specialist autism provision. You will support pupils with autism and complex learning needs, helping them develop communication, social interaction and independence skills.

You will work in a structured environment, collaborating with staff to deliver personalised support, monitor progress and promote wellbeing and engagement in learning.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting autism is desirable.
• Understanding of communication needs is beneficial.
• Patient and nurturing approach.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to provide two professional references covering last two years.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during lessons.
• Implement autism-specific support strategies.
• Assist with sensory activities.
• Encourage communication development.
• Promote independence and confidence.
• Monitor and record progress.
• Support pupil wellbeing.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patience

Autism support experience

Job description

About the role:

justteachers are recruiting for a full-time Autism Teaching Assistant to start in September at a specialist autism provision in Lincoln (LN3) supporting pupils with autism and complex learning needs.

The school provides a highly structured environment where pupils are supported to develop communication, social interaction and independence skills. Staff work collaboratively to deliver personalised support that enables students to achieve their potential.

You will play a vital role in supporting learners both academically and emotionally while helping to create a positive and engaging learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils during lessons.
• Implement autism-specific support strategies.
• Assist with sensory activities.
• Encourage communication development.
• Promote independence and confidence.
• Monitor and record progress.
• Support pupil wellbeing.

Pre-requisites:

• Experience supporting autism desirable.
• Understanding of communication needs beneficial.
• Patient and nurturing approach.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to provide two professional references covering the last two years of employment, education or training.