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Teaching Assistant - Autism Support

United Kingdom, Chelmsford 89.00 - 95.00 GBP / Day · Job Posted June 09, 2026
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Teaching Assistant | Autism (ASC) Specialist | Local Specialist Schools. Position: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only). Salary: £90 - £95 per day (Weekly Pay - dependent on experience). Start Date: Immediate / Next Term. Are 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. Unlocking Potential: Support Beyond the Standard Classroom. We 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. Sensory-First Approach: Help manage the environment to reduce sensory overload, ensuring students feel safe and ready to learn. Specialised Communication: Gain or use experience with PECS, Makaton, and Visual Timetables to facilitate meaningful interaction. Career Growth: Build a CV that is highly attractive for future roles in Clinical Psychology, SEN Teaching, or Occupational Therapy. Weekly Pay: Competitive daily rates of £90 - £95, paid every Friday via Randstad.

Job Responsibility

  • Promoting Predictability using visual schedules and now and next boards
  • Supportive Interventions working 1:1 to deliver personalised learning tasks
  • Managing Meltdowns with Empathy by recognising early signs of sensory or emotional deregulation
  • Social Coaching facilitating structured play or social interactions

Requirements

  • Naturally Observant
  • Relevant Experience with Autism (either professionally or personally), or knowledge of TEACCH or ABA principles
  • Resilient & Kind
  • Committed
  • Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to apply)
  • 100% dedicated to Safeguarding

What we offer

  • Weekly Pay
  • Referral Bonus
  • Training and Education
  • Safeguarding & Prevent

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