Job description
Role: Autism Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Newham
Salary: £90–£105 per day – depending on experience
Start Date: Immediate
Working Hours: 8:30 am – 4:15 pm
Contract Type: Full-Time / Long-Term
At GSL Education, we are seeking a passionate, dedicated, and child-centred Autism Teaching Assistant (TA) to join a vibrant and supportive school in Newham. This rewarding role involves providing one-to-one support to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and complex needs, helping to create a nurturing, structured, and inclusive learning environment.
As an Autism Teaching Assistant (TA), you will play a vital role in supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional development.
Key Responsibilities:
- One-to-One Support: Deliver tailored one-to-one support to students with ASD, focusing on their individual learning and behavioural needs.
- Child-Centred Learning: Implement a child-centred approach to encourage engagement, confidence, and development.
- Communication & Social Skills: Support students in developing communication, social interaction, and independence skills.
- Collaboration with Teachers: Work closely with teaching staff to adapt and deliver personalised lesson plans.
- Behaviour & Emotional Support: Demonstrate resilience and initiative when supporting students in challenging situations.
The successful Autism Teaching Assistant (TA) will have:
- Previous experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and complex needs.
- Strong understanding of child-centred educational practices.
- Ability to build positive relationships with students and promote a supportive learning environment.
- Proactive, resilient, and adaptable approach within a dynamic school setting.
Benefits of working with GSL Education:
- Permanent Opportunity: Potential to secure a permanent contract within the school.
- Supportive Environment: Work within an inclusive and nurturing school setting.
- Valuable Experience: Gain highly rewarding experience in a specialist SEN role.
- Dedicated Consultant: Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
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.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the Autism Teaching Assistant (TA) 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.