Teaching Assistant – Autism and Social Communication

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Woking is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to support children with Autism and social communication. This full-time, term-time position offers comprehensive training and career progression routes. Ideal for graduates in Psychology, Education, or Speech and Language. Join a dedicated team to make a meaningful impact on children's lives.

Benefits

Excellent training and induction

Career progression routes

Comprehensive CPD

Generous pension and employee benefits

Hot meals

Outdoor staff area

Reduced gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience is not essential — full training provided.
• You should be passionate about supporting children with Autism.

Responsibilities

• Support children in class, small groups, and 1:1 sessions.
• Deliver interventions with guidance from Speech and Language Therapists.
• Provide emotional, pastoral, and behavioral support.
• Help pupils communicate with confidence.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging, inclusive lessons.
• Safeguard pupils and attend training and meetings.

Skills

Passionate about working with children with SEN/Autism

Caring

Patient

Adaptable

Good listener

Strong communicator

Effective team player

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Education

Degree in Speech and Language

Job description

Overview

Teaching Assistant – Autism and Social Communication

Location: Woking | Contract: Full-time, Term-time only | Salary: Competitive

Join an Outstanding specialist school where we work together to make sense of the world, supporting children to develop emotional wellbeing, communication confidence, social understanding, and independence.

About the School

Our school is recognised as a centre of excellence for Autism and social communication. Staff are trained and supported in using a range of specialist strategies to help pupils learn, grow and thrive.

Why Join Us?

• Work at an Outstanding, internationally renowned school


• Excellent training and induction


• Career progression routes into teaching or therapy


• Comprehensive CPD in Autism and communication support


• Focus on staff wellbeing


• Generous pension and employee benefits


• Hot meals, outdoor staff area, reduced gym memberships and more

The Role

You’ll:

• Support children in class, small groups and 1:1 sessions


• Deliver interventions with guidance from Speech and Language Therapists


• Provide emotional, pastoral and behavioural support


• Build positive relationships and help pupils communicate with confidence


• Assist teachers in delivering engaging, inclusive lessons


• Safeguard pupils and attend training and meetings as required

About You

Experience is not essential — we provide full training. You should be:

• Passionate about working with children with SEN/Autism


• Caring, patient, adaptable and a good listener


• A strong communicator and effective team player


• Keen to learn and develop professionally

If you’re a graduate in Psychology, Education or Speech and Language, or simply want to make a meaningful impact, this is a perfect opportunity.

👉 Apply today to join our outstanding team and help every child make sense of their world.