Special Needs Teaching Assistant - ASD, PECS & TEACCH

SENDhelp; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PAYE pay

Dedicated SEND recruitment consultant

Access to free online training

Professional SEND knowledge growth

Support through registration & booking

Long-term SEND career opportunities

Job summary

SENDhelp is recruiting a Teaching Assistant in Staines, England to support pupils with ASD, SEND and complex communication needs. The role focuses on using PECS and TEACCH methods to deliver structured, individualised support under the guidance of experienced teachers and SEND professionals.

The ideal candidate will have prior SEND experience, strong understanding of autism, and the ability to work calmly with children requiring highly personalised approaches.

Qualifications

• This role requires prior SEND experience with ASD and complex needs.
• Experience supporting pupils with communication challenges and EHCP outcomes.
• Knowledge of PECS and TEACCH approaches is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with ASD, SEND and complex communication needs.
• Use PECS to aid communication and TEACCH strategies to structure learning.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support aligned to individualised plans.
• Collaborate with teachers, SEND staff and specialists to enable access to learning.
• Maintain a calm, safe, positive learning environment.

Skills

ASD experience

SEND support

Complex needs sensitivity

PECS knowledge

TEACCH strategies

Tools

PECS training

TEACCH training

Job description

SENDhelp is recruiting a Teaching Assistant in Staines, England to support pupils with ASD, SEND and complex communication needs. The role focuses on using PECS and TEACCH methods to deliver structured, individualised support under the guidance of experienced teachers and SEND professionals.

The ideal candidate will have prior SEND experience, strong understanding of autism, and the ability to work calmly with children requiring highly personalised approaches.