Teaching Assistant - Autism Support

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in the UK is seeking an Autism Support Assistant to work in local Special Schools and Resource Provisions. You will support pupils with ASC to navigate lessons with confidence, comfort, and success.

This full-time, long-term role is term-time only with weekly pay. You will use PECS, Makaton, and visual timetables to facilitate interaction, manage transitions, and reduce sensory overload.

Qualifications

• Experience with autism or TEACCH/ABA principles is advantageous.
• Enhanced DBS check on update service or willingness to apply.
• Able to use PECS, Makaton and visual timetables to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised learning tasks 1:1 aligned with EHCP goals.
• Use visual schedules and now/next boards to reduce anxiety and support transitions.
• Facilitate structured play and social interactions to help pupils engage with peers.

Skills

Patience

Observational skills

Empathy

Tools

PECS

Makaton

Visual timetables

Job description

Teaching Assistant | Autism (ASC) Specialist | Local Specialist Schools

Position:

Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)

(Weekly Pay - dependent on experience)

Start Date:

Immediate / Next Term

Are you a patient, perceptive individual with a passion for neurodiversity? Join our specialist network as an

Autism Support Assistant

and help children with ASC navigate their school day with confidence, comfort, and success.

Unlocking Potential: Support Beyond the Standard Classroom

We are seeking dedicated

ASC Specialists

to work within local Special Schools and Resource Provisions. This role is for those who understand that for a student with Autism, a "breakthrough" might be a successful transition between lessons, a new word, or a calm afternoon in a sensory room.

Sensory-First Approach:

Help manage the environment to reduce sensory overload, ensuring students feel safe and ready to learn.

Gain or use experience with

PECS, Makaton, and Visual Timetables

to facilitate meaningful interaction.

Build a CV that is highly attractive for future roles in

Clinical Psychology, SEN Teaching, or Occupational Therapy.

Weekly Pay:

Competitive daily rates of

, paid every Friday via Randstad.

Your Role as an ASC Champion

As an Autism Support Assistant, you are the student's guide to the social and academic world, providing the scaffolding they need to thrive.

Use visual schedules and "now and next" boards to reduce anxiety and help students manage transitions between activities.

Supportive Interventions:

Work 1:1 to deliver personalised learning tasks that align with the student's specific interests and EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) goals.

Managing "Meltdowns" with Empathy:

Recognise the early signs of sensory or emotional deregulation and implement calming strategies or "masking" breaks before a crisis occurs.

Social Coaching:

Facilitate structured play or social interactions, helping students develop the tools they need to build friendships and work alongside peers.

We value a calm energy and a deep respect for neurodivergent ways of thinking. You are an ideal fit if you:

• Are Naturally Observant: You can spot the small changes in a student's body language that signal they need a break or a change in activity.
• Have Relevant Experience: Experience with Autism (either professionally or personally), or knowledge of TEACCH or ABA principles, is a significant advantage.
• Are Resilient & Kind: You understand that "challenging" moments are a result of communication barriers or sensory distress, and you respond with patience, not frustration.

You hold an enhanced DBS on the update service (or are willing to apply) and are 100% dedicated to Safeguarding.