Teaching Assistant - Autism Support

Position: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)\nSalary: £90 - £95 per day (Weekly Pay - dependent on experience)\nStart Date: Immediate / Next Term\n\nAre you a patient, perceptive individual with a passion for neurodiversity? Join our specialist network as an Autism Support Assistant and help children with ASC navigate their school day with confidence, comfort, and success.\n\nUnlocking Potential: Support Beyond the Standard Classroom\n\nWe are seeking dedicated ASC Specialists to work within local Special Schools and Resource Provisions. This role is for those who understand that for a student with Autism, a 'breakthrough' might be a successful transition between lessons, a new word, or a calm afternoon in a sensory room.\n\nSensory-First Approach: Help manage the environment to reduce sensory overload, ensuring students feel safe and ready to learn.\nSpecialised Communication: Gain or use experience with PECS, Makaton, and Visual Timetables to facilitate meaningful interaction.\nCareer Growth: Build a CV that is highly attractive for future roles in Clinical Psychology, SEN Teaching, or Occupational Therapy.\nWeekly Pay: Competitive daily rates of £90 - £95, paid every Friday via Randstad.\n\nYour Role as an ASC Champion\n\nAs an Autism Support Assistant, you are the student's guide to the social and academic world, providing the scaffolding they need to thrive.\n\nPromoting Predictability: Use visual schedules and 'now and next' boards to reduce anxiety and help students manage transitions between activities.\nSupportive Interventions: Work 1:1 to deliver personalised learning tasks that align with the student's specific interests and EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) goals.\nManaging 'Meltdowns' with Empathy: Recognise the early signs of sensory or emotional deregulation and implement calming strategies or 'masking' breaks before a crisis occurs.\nSocial Coaching: Facilitate structured play or social interactions, helping students develop the tools they need to build friendships and work alongside peers.