Autism Teaching Assistant

Autism Teaching Assistant – Specialist School

Are you passionate about supporting autistic children and young people? Do you have experience working with Autism, or are you looking to build a rewarding career supporting pupils with additional needs?

We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist school in Wakefield that provides outstanding education and support for pupils with Autism and associated communication, sensory and learning needs. The school is seeking a caring, patient and resilient Autism Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team.

As an Autism Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, therapists and other support staff to help pupils access learning in a way that meets their individual needs. You’ll build positive relationships with students, support their communication and emotional regulation, and help create a calm, structured learning environment where they can thrive.

You will support pupils with a range of needs, including:

• Autism
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Sensory processing differences
• Social communication difficulties
• Emotional regulation needs
• Moderate learning difficulties
• Anxiety and behaviours that communicate unmet needs

Many pupils benefit from visual supports, predictable routines and personalised learning approaches, so experience using strategies such as visual timetables, PECS, Makaton or other communication methods would be advantageous, although full training can be provided.

We welcome applications from people who are passionate about supporting autistic children, including:

• Autism Teaching Assistants
• SEND Teaching Assistants
• Support Workers
• Care Assistants
• Youth Workers
• Psychology, Education or Childhood Studies Graduates
• Residential Care Workers
• Sports Coaches or individuals with experience supporting children with additional needs

The ideal candidate will be:

• Patient, empathetic and understanding
• Calm and confident in supporting children with complex needs
• Passionate about helping autistic pupils achieve their full potential
• Able to build trusting relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Keen to learn and develop through specialist SEND training

At Engage Education, we specialise in placing outstanding SEND professionals into schools where they can make a real difference.

We offer:

• Competitive weekly pay in line with national pay scales (AWR compliant)
• Free CPD, including Autism and SEND-specific training
• Ongoing support from your own dedicated education consultant
• Long-term opportunities with the potential for permanent employment
• £50 Amazon voucher through our Refer a Friend scheme

All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before starting work. Full compliance support will be provided.

Engage Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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