Teaching and Learning Assistant

National Autistic Society; Southall; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Training

Discounts

Healthcare

Life Assurance

Flexible Benefits

Support

Mindfulness

Blue Light Card

Job summary

National Autistic Society is recruiting a Teaching and Learning Assistant to support autistic pupils in accessing education and developing independence within a structured, caring environment.

In this role you will provide one-to-one and group support, contribute to individualised plans, and collaborate with families, teachers and professionals to maximise each pupil’s wellbeing and learning potential.

Qualifications

• A positive and compassionate approach to supporting autistic children and young people.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with pupils and colleagues.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Patience, flexibility, and resilience in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to access learning, leisure, and social activities both in school and the wider community
• Assist in implementing individual support and care plans tailored to each pupil’s needs
• Provide a safe, supportive, and structured environment that promotes wellbeing and independence
• Work collaboratively with families, teachers, and other professionals

Skills

Compassionate approach

Strong communication

Teamwork

Patience & resilience

Job description

£22,244.95 plus Inner London Allowance £1,514.43

Job Description

Package Description:

To protect our autistic pupils and young adults within the National Autistic Society, all employees will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include additional references and criminal background checks.

Join Us as a Teaching and Learning Assistant

At the National Autistic Society, we offer many services to support autistic children and young people. We work to improve education, care, and experiences so they can reach their full potential.

About the School

Sybil Elgar is an outstanding specialist school for autistic children and young people aged 4 ½ to 22 years old. We have over 50 years experience in providing a holistic and personalised education within a caring and safe environment. Our creative approach, and focus on independent life skills help every autistic child to learn and develop.

About the Role

As a Teaching and Learning Assistant, you will support autistic pupils to access education, develop independence, and achieve their personal goals. You will provide both one-to-one and group support, helping pupils to participate in learning, social, and community activities in a safe and structured environment. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to individualised support plans and ensure that each pupil is supported in a person-centred, autism-informed way that maximises their potential and wellbeing.

What You’ll Do

• Support pupils to access learning, leisure, and social activities both in school and the wider community


• Assist in implementing individual support and care plans tailored to each pupil’s needs


• Provide a safe, supportive, and structured environment that promotes wellbeing and independence


• Work collaboratively with families, teachers, and other professionals

What We’re Looking For

• A positive and compassionate approach to supporting autistic children and young people


• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with pupils and colleagues


• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team


• Patience, flexibility, and resilience in a dynamic environment

This role is a permanent full-time role for 37 hours per week, term-time only.

What we can offer you

• Pension – Auto-enrolled pension scheme.


• Training – Great induction and training, including autism training.


• Discounts– Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).


• Healthcare– Cash plan for permanent staff.


• Life Assurance– 2x your base salary.


• Flexible Benefits– Options like private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension.


• Support– 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.


• Mindfulness– Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.


• Blue Light Card– Eligibility for discounts.

About our application process

When you write your supporting statement:

• Look at the job description and person specification.


• Tell us how your skills and experience match the role.


• Give examples if you can.

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from autistic people

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Please clickto view the safeguarding policy and please click to view the policy and procedure for employment of ex-offenders.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Important Information

Agencies need not apply.

Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas.

The National Autistic Society may use artificial intelligence (AI) to assist our recruitment team with reviewing applications for this role. All application decisions are made by people and are not determined automatically by AI.

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