Teaching Assistant - Autism

Vetro Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full induction

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a specialist school near Preston. The role involves supporting children aged 7-19 with Autism and related needs, under supervision of teaching staff, in a calm and structured setting.

The position offers a supportive team, opportunities for training, induction on start, and potential progression within a family-like workplace. Candidate should be reliable, adaptable, and committed to positive outcomes for pupils.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with young people.
• Awareness of behavioural issues and trauma in youths.
• Punctuality, flexibility, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in challenging situations.
• Self-motivation and initiative.
• Experience working with young people preferably in a classroom support or teaching assistant position.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with behavioural challenges using autism-specific strategies.
• Assist teaching staff in delivering tailored educational programmes.
• Promote a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for all students.
• Build positive relationships with young people to encourage engagement and development.

Skills

Passion for young people

Behaviour awareness

Punctuality & organisation

Teamwork & collaboration

Self-motivation & initiative

Education

Experience in classroom support or TA role

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Preston (PR3)

Employment Type: Full-time, Temp -to Permanent

Job Description:

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to join our committed team at a specialist school located in the picturesque Lancashire countryside near Preson (PR3).

This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive environment, providing education and care for children and young people aged 7-19 years with Autism and related needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting children and young people with behavioural challenges and trauma, using autism-specific strategies.
• Assisting teaching staff in delivering tailored educational programmes.
• Promoting a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for all students.
• Building positive relationships with young people to encourage engagement and development.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Passion for working with young people and making a positive impact.
• Awareness of behavioural issues and trauma experienced by young people.
• Punctuality, flexibility, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in challenging situations.
• Self-motivation and initiative.
• Experiance workinng with young people preferably in a classroom support or teaching assistant position

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive salary with regular pay reviews.
• Opportunities for career progression and ongoing training, both face-to-face and online.
• Wellbeing support and a friendly, family-like atmosphere.
• Full paid induction
• Supportive management and mentorship from experienced professionals.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client.

Vetro is an equal opportunities employer, and decisions are made on merit alone.