ASD Teaching assistant

Position

Job Title: ASD Teaching Assistant
Location: Salford
Contract: Full‑time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–3:30 pm
Pay: From £13.50 per hour (dependent on experience)

We are looking for a compassionate, motivated ASD teaching assistant to join our supportive school community in Salford. In this role, you will provide personalised assistance to students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), helping to enhance their learning, engagement, and social development within a caring and structured environment.

• Work closely with the lead teacher to deliver Individualised Education Plans (IEPs) for students with ASD.
• Use specialised strategies to support academic progress and social interaction.
• Assist students with challenging behaviour using positive behaviour management techniques.
• Promote inclusion by adapting tasks and activities to meet individual needs.
• Support communication development, including the use of PECS, Makaton, or other relevant tools.
• Monitor student progress and share observations with teaching and support staff.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment.
• Participate in ongoing professional development focused on ASD and SEN practices.

• A nurturing, inclusive school in the Salford area
• Classrooms equipped to support a wide range of needs
• Collaborative SEN teams committed to holistic pupil development
• A setting that prioritises communication, routine, and positive behaviour support

• Experience supporting children, especially those with ASD
• Strong understanding of diverse learning needs and ASD‑specific strategies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach
• A Level 2 or higher qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (preferred)

To apply , please click the apply button and contact Jessica Tierney on  | Ext: 3029.
If you are not interested but know someone else who might be, we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and they are placed in the job.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.
The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will need to provide an up‑to‑date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines.
As such, if the position involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Jessica Tierney
Telephone:  | Ext: 3029