Teaching Assistant - Special Education Needs - Autism

Academics Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Academics Ltd is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support SEN pupils with autism and learning needs. The role involves assisting the class teacher, building relationships with students, and personal/professional development opportunities.

Hours are 08:30 to 15:30 with a daily rate of £95–£100. The successful candidate will work 1:1 or in small groups and contribute to safeguarding and CPD activities.

Qualifications

• Ability to build effective relationships with students
• Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
• Caring, compassionate, and a good listener
• Attend staff meetings and complete CPD
• Safeguarding of students

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience of students
• Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
• Attend staff meetings and complete CPD
• Ensure safeguarding of students

Job description

Teaching Assistant - SEN - Autism - Learning Support Assistant

Why work for this school?

Winner of the Autism Advanced Accreditation Specialist Award 2026

This Specialist SEN school is passionate about developing people and creating opportunities for growth. They are incredibly proud that many members of staff have progressed from Teaching Assistants into teaching roles and even into senior leadership positions within the school. The school believes in recognising potential, nurturing talent and investing in long-term professional development.

Training and Culture

The school provides high-quality training, coaching and specialist development opportunities to ensure staff feel confident, valued and supported in their roles. Their culture is one of teamwork, reflection and continuous improvement, with a shared commitment to achieving the very best outcomes for children and young people.

The school - in a nutshell

An outstanding special school with high ambition, committed to best preparing pupils from the moment they start, for life beyond school, which is reflected in their vision and values

Winner of the Autism Advanced Accreditation Specialist Award 2026

Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant - role and pay

• Hours are 08h30 to 15h30
• £95 to £100 per day
• Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience of students
• Ability to build effective relationships with students
• Practical approach to meet the individual needs of students
• Caring, compassionate, and a good listener
• Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
• Ensure safeguarding of students
• Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD

Teaching Assistant - SEN - Autism - Learning Support Assistant

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy