Autism Teaching Assistant

Position: Autism Teaching Assistant (Contract)
Autism Teaching Assistant – The Education Network (Leeds)

Location:

Leeds and surrounding areas
Contract Type:
Full-time / Part-time / Long-term

Start Date:

ASAP
Salary: £90–£100 per day (depending on experience)
About the Role
The Education Network Leeds is recruiting committed and caring Autism Teaching Assistants to support pupils across mainstream schools and specialist provisions in the Leeds area. This role involves providing tailored support to children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), helping them engage with learning, develop social and communication skills, and feel confident in a structured, supportive environment.
Working closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and wider support teams, you will play a key role in ensuring pupils receive the personalised support they need to succeed.
Responsibilities:

Providing one-to-one or small-group support to pupils with autism
Supporting communication, sensory needs, and emotional regulation
Implementing personalised learning plans and behaviour strategies
Assisting teachers in adapting activities and delivering lessons
Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils and staff
Helping to maintain a calm, inclusive, and safe learning environment

Requirements:

Experience supporting children or young people with autism or additional needs
A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach
Strong communication and behaviour management skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
A relevant qualification is beneficial but not essential
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
What The Education Network Offers:

Competitive daily rates of pay
Access to a wide range of Leeds-based mainstream and specialist settings
A dedicated consultant offering support and guidance
Long-term and permanent opportunities
Access to CPD and ongoing professional development

The Education Network

Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates.

You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.

- The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days