Teaching Assistant Level 3 SAN (Autism Resource Provision)

St Paul's Catholic High School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

Health Cash Plan

Flu vaccination clinics

Eyecare vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Saint Paul’s Catholic High School in the Autism Resource Provision is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 3 to provide high-quality, personalised support to pupils with autism, helping them regulate, engage in learning, develop independence and participate in school life.

The role collaborates with teachers, Resource Provision team, pastoral staff and families to understand needs, employing a calm, autism-informed approach to support communication, regulation and learning outcomes for pupils with

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children or young people with SEND, ideally including pupils with autism.
• Good understanding of autism and the potential impact of communication, sensory processing, anxiety and environmental demands on a young person’s ability to regulate and learn.
• Be able to establish positive, respectful and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Have a calm, patient and consistent approach, particularly when supporting pupils experiencing anxiety or dysregulation.
• Be able to recognise individual differences and adapt their approach accordingly.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills; be able to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, personalised support to pupils with autism within the Autism Resource Provision.
• Work with teachers, Resource Provision team, pastoral staff, families and professionals to understand needs.
• Contribute to the delivery of personalised learning programmes and interventions, supporting pupils within the Resource Provision and mainstream lessons as appropriate.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Autism understanding

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Record keeping

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification or equivalent

Job description

Contract Type:Permanent
Working Hours:Full Time, 35 hours per week
Number of Positions:1
Qualifications Required:Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification or equivalent
Start Date:1st December 2026
Salary:£25,825 - £29,129 per annum

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust wishes to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 3 at Saint Paul's Catholic High School in the Autism Resource Provision.

The role:

• To provide high-quality, personalised support to pupils with autism within the school’s Autism Resource Provision, enabling them to regulate, engage in learning, develop independence and participate as fully as possible in school life.

• The postholder will work closely with teachers, the Resource Provision team, pastoral staff, families and relevant professionals to understand and respond to individual pupils’ needs. They will use a calm, consistent and autism-informed approach to support pupils with communication, sensory, emotional and behavioural regulation, while promoting positive relationships and increasing pupils’ confidence and independence.

• The Teaching Assistant 3 will contribute to the delivery of personalised learning programmes and interventions, supporting pupils both within the Resource Provision and, where appropriate, in mainstream lessons and wider school activities.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of working with children or young people with SEND, ideally including pupils with autism.

• Have a good understanding of autism and the potential impact of communication, sensory processing, anxiety and environmental demands on a young person’s ability to regulate and learn.

• Be able to establish positive, respectful and trusting relationships with pupils.

• Have a calm, patient and consistent approach, particularly when supporting pupils experiencing anxiety or dysregulation.

• Be able to recognise individual differences and adapt their approach accordingly.

• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Be able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Be able to follow individualised plans and implement agreed strategies consistently.

• Have the ability to encourage independence while providing appropriate levels of support.

• Be able to maintain accurate records and communicate observations clearly.

• Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and improving outcomes for young people.

• Be willing to undertake relevant training and continue developing their knowledge and practice.

• Have strong moral and ethical principles and values.

• Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations.

• Be open to new ideas, committed to working as part of a team and of course have a good sense of humour.

• Act with the utmost integrity at all times.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors and parents.

• Close links and group support from other schools in this forward thinking Catholic multi-academy trust in this exciting time in our development.

• An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals.

• Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme which is one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of 18.5%.

• A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to a library of on-line training courses and fully accredited qualifications and opportunities to access other relevant paid training.

A range of employee benefits which support your well-being that includes:

• A confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family.

• A Health Cash Plan which is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits which include covering the costs towards optical, dental, alternative therapy treatments, health screening and discounted gym memberships and a large range of retail discounts. Some benefits are also available to family members.

• Flu vaccination clinics.

• Eyecare vouchers.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.