Teaching Assistant – Autism Specialism (Immediate Start)
Location: Belper | Full-Time | Temporary (Until July 2025)
Education Personnel is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant with a specialism in Autism to join a well-established and highly supportive specialist school in the Belper area.
Our clients aim is for the students to build tolerance to new sensory experiences so that they can participate fully in the world; outside of their own comfort zones. Sensory processing relates to how our students perceive the world through their senses.
This is a full-time role starting as soon as possible and continuing through to the end of the academic year. You will be joining a passionate team that supports young people with autism and complex needs, helping to create a safe and nurturing learning environment where every pupil can thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide one-to-one or small group support for pupils with autism.
* Work closely with class teachers and SEN professionals to deliver tailored interventions.
* Support pupils with their emotional regulation, communication, and social development.
* Foster a calm, structured, and inclusive classroom environment.
Ideal Candidate:
* Experience supporting children or young adults with autism, ideally in an educational setting.
* Patient, empathetic, and adaptable, with strong communication skills.
* Relevant qualifications or training in SEN support (desirable but not essential).
* DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of neurodiverse learners and wants to be part of a collaborative, child-centred setting.
Interested? Apply today through Education Personnel to take the next step in your SEN support career