SEND Teaching Assistant - Autism & Specialist Experience

Aspire People; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs across primary schools and specialist provisions. This role focuses on autism and related needs, requiring patience, consistency and the ability to adapt approaches to the individual child.

You will work with teachers and support teams to monitor progress, promote independence and support emotional regulation, with opportunities across mainstream and specialist settings.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Experience working with autism/ASD is highly desirable.
• Experience in a SEND school or specialist provision is advantageous.
• Confident providing 1:1 support.
• Patient, calm and nurturing approach.
• Strong understanding of individualised support.
• Good communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Supporting pupils with autism and additional needs.
• Helping pupils access learning and the wider curriculum.
• Supporting communication and social development.
• Promoting independence and confidence.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Adapting activities to meet individual needs.
• Supporting sensory and structured activities where appropriate.
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and wider support teams.
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism experience

1:1 support

Patience

Calm demeanor

Communication

Team player

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Autism & Specialist Experience

Full-Time Long-Term Opportunities Aspire People

Aspire People are recruiting experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs across primary schools and specialist provisions.

This role is particularly suited to candidates who have professional experience supporting pupils with autism, complex needs, communication difficulties or other additional needs.

We are looking for candidates who understand that SEND support requires patience, consistency and the ability to adapt their approach to the individual child.

The Role:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting pupils with autism and additional needs
• Helping pupils access learning and the wider curriculum
• Supporting communication and social development
• Promoting independence and confidence
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Adapting activities to meet individual needs
• Supporting sensory and structured activities where appropriate
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and wider support teams
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous professional experience supporting pupils with SEND
• Experience working with autism / ASD is highly desirable
• Experience within a SEND school, specialist provision or resource base would be advantageous
• Confident providing 1:1 support
• Patient, calm and nurturing approach
• Strong understanding of individualised support
• Good communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working as part of a wider education team
• Personal care experience is desirable but not essential

We are particularly interested in candidates with backgrounds such as:

• SEND Teaching Assistant
• Specialist Teaching Assistant
• Autism Support Worker
• Learning Support Assistant
• SEN Support Worker
• Specialist Provision
• Complex Needs Support

Why Work with Aspire People?

• Specialist SEND opportunities
• Long-term and permanent positions
• Competitive daily rates
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to a wide range of schools
• Opportunities across mainstream and specialist settings

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.