SEND Teaching Assistant - Autism Support (1:1 & Small Groups)

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

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd in Rugby is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Autism. This full-time role starts in October 2026 and runs as a fixed-term contract until the end of the academic year.

You will work 1:1 with pupils and in small groups, delivering personalised intervention programmes. You will collaborate with teachers, the SENDCo, and the inclusion team to promote communication and independence.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or higher teaching assistant qualification or equivalent (must be relevant to working with children).
• Proven experience working with children in a school or relevant setting (e.g., classroom, after-school, or care context).
• Minimum of two references covering the past two years, including the last employer (education references preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 SEND support to pupils with Autism.
• Deliver small group intervention and personalised programmes.
• Promote communication and independence alongside the class teacher and SENDCo.

Skills

Teaching assistant qualification

Experience with children

Education

Level 2 or higher teaching assistant qualification or equivalent

Job description

Justteachers Ltd in Rugby is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Autism. This full-time role starts in October 2026 and runs as a fixed-term contract until the end of the academic year.

You will work 1:1 with pupils and in small groups, delivering personalised intervention programmes. You will collaborate with teachers, the SENDCo, and the inclusion team to promote communication and independence.