Job description
Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant – Bexhill
Location: Bexhill
Salary: £88.92 - £95 per day [Depending on experience]
Contract Type: Full-Time
Start Date: Immediately
About the School
This inclusive school in Bexhill is committed to supporting children with a range of additional learning needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). The staff work collaboratively to provide a nurturing and structured environment where every pupil can feel understood, valued, and supported. The school’s approach combines personalised learning, emotional support, and sensory regulation strategies to ensure all children can access education in a meaningful and positive way.
About the Role
As an Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in helping pupils with autism reach their potential. Working closely with teachers, SEN professionals, and families, you will provide individualised support, create a calm and predictable learning environment, and use strategies to encourage communication, independence, and emotional regulation. Your support will be central to ensuring pupils feel safe, confident, and ready to learn.
Responsibilities
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Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition.
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Use visual aids, communication tools, and structured routines to promote engagement and understanding.
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Support pupils with social interaction, emotional regulation, and sensory needs.
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Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation and differentiated learning activities.
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Implement behaviour support plans in a calm, consistent, and compassionate manner.
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Liaise with teachers, SENCo, and parents to share progress and strategies.
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Assist with personal care when required, ensuring dignity and respect at all times.
Qualifications
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Previous experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Condition or other SEN is essential.
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Understanding of autism-specific communication and regulation techniques (e.g., PECS, TEACCH, Makaton) is desirable.
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Ability to build trusting, supportive relationships with pupils and staff.
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Strong communication and patience in challenging situations.
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Right to work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to apply).
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
To Apply
To be considered for the Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant role in Bexhill, please ensure you have the right to work in the UK, can provide a full CV with references, and hold (or are willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS.
For more information or to register your interest in this role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.