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Job Title:
Autism Support Teaching Assistant – Maidenhead (Full-Time)

Location:
Maidenhead, Berkshire

Salary:
£90 – £100 per day
(Depending on experience, paid weekly)

Contract:
Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: September 2025 (or earlier if available)

Job Description:

Are you looking to build a meaningful career supporting children and young people with autism?

We’re recruiting ASD Teaching Assistants for a well-established specialist school in Maidenhead that supports students with a primary diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The role offers hands-on experience in a nurturing, structured environment where staff work closely together to meet the individual needs of each learner.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide 1:1 and small group classroom support for students with ASD

  • Help implement structured routines, including visual timetables and behaviour plans

  • Support communication through systems like PECS, visual aids, and ABA-based approaches

  • Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and SEN professionals

  • Assist with sensory needs, emotional regulation, and building student independence

  • Promote a calm, supportive atmosphere throughout the school day

What We’re Looking For:

  • Previous experience working with children or young people with additional needs

  • Confident supporting students with autism, communication needs, or sensory processing differences

  • Patient, consistent, and reliable – someone who builds trust with pupils over time

  • Understanding of autism-friendly strategies (PECS, Makaton, ABA, etc. – training provided)

  • A DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)

Why Apply?

  • Join a supportive team within a purpose-built autism school

  • Consistent hours – Monday to Friday, term-time only

  • Opportunity to secure a long-term or permanent contract

  • Training and development included

  • Make a lasting impact on students’ lives

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If you want to be part of a setting that truly values individual support and structured growth for every learner, click apply or get in touch for more information.

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