Experienced ASC Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Long-term role

Weekly pay

CPD & SEND training

Dedicated consultant support

SEND experience

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking an Experienced Autism Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition in a specialist educational setting in Blandford Forum. You will work 1:1 and in small groups, helping pupils engage with lessons and develop confidence in a calm, nurturing environment.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, with competitive daily pay between £100.00 and £110.00 and access to ongoing CPD and SEND training through Axcis. Start date ASAP, DBS required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with Autism (ASC).
• Experience in specialist SEND settings or mainstream schools with additional needs.
• Patient, resilient and compassionate approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain calm and confident in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) throughout the school day.
• Deliver one-to-one and small group support tailored to learning needs.
• Help pupils engage with lessons and develop classroom confidence.
• Use autism-friendly approaches to support communication and independence.
• Implement positive behaviour support strategies to encourage outcomes.
• Adapt activities with teaching staff to meet individual needs.
• Work with teachers, therapists and SEND team to ensure consistent support.
• Monitor pupil progress and contribute to individual support plans.
• Promote a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Autism support experience

SEN/SEND classroom experience

Excellent communication

Calm under pressure

Passion for helping youths

Job description

Experienced Autism Teaching Assistant

Location: Blandford Forum, Dorset

Pay: £100.00-£110.00 per day

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a strong background supporting children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)?

Axcis Education is recruiting an experienced Autism Teaching Assistant to join a specialist educational setting in Blandford Forum. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a dedicated team that supports pupils with autism to achieve their full potential in a structured, positive and nurturing learning environment.

This role is ideal for a confident Teaching Assistant who understands the importance of consistency, communication and building trusting relationships with pupils who have complex learning needs.

The Role:

• Support pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) throughout the school day
• Deliver personalised one-to-one and small group support tailored to individual learning needs
• Help pupils engage with lessons and develop confidence within the classroom
• Use autism-friendly approaches to support communication, emotional regulation and independence
• Implement positive behaviour support strategies to encourage successful outcomes
• Adapt learning activities alongside teaching staff to meet individual needs
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and the wider SEND team to ensure consistent support
• Monitor pupil progress and contribute to individual support plans
• Promote a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment where every pupil can succeed

About You:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with Autism (ASC)
• Experience working within a specialist school, SEND provision or mainstream school supporting pupils with additional needs
• A patient, resilient and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to remain calm and confident in challenging situations
• A genuine passion for helping young people achieve their goals

Desirable Experience

• Experience supporting pupils with communication difficulties, sensory needs or challenging behaviour
• Knowledge of Autism-specific strategies, including visual supports, structured routines and positive behaviour approaches
• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, SEND Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Autism Support Worker

If you have experience supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition and are looking for your next rewarding role in Blandford Forum, we would love to hear from you.

Why Join This School?

This specialist provision is committed to helping every pupil thrive through personalised learning and therapeutic support. You will work alongside an experienced and supportive team who are passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people with autism.

Why Work with Axcis Education?

• Competitive daily pay of £100.00-£110.00
• Long-term full-time opportunity
• Weekly pay
• Free CPD and specialist SEND training
• Ongoing support from your dedicated education consultant
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a highly respected specialist provision

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.