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Job Title: Autism Support Teaching Assistant (ASD TA) – Secondary
Location: Sunderland
Salary: £84 - £110 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Daily Supply, Long-Term
Do you have the patience, empathy, and dedication to support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a secondary school setting?
A welcoming and inclusive secondary school is seeking a caring and proactive ASD Teaching Assistant (ASD TA) to provide full-time support to students with autism in a welcoming school in Sunderland. This is a favourable opportunity to play a vital role in helping young learners build confidence, communication skills, and independence in their early educational journey.
Key Responsibilities of the ASD TA Secondary:
* Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with ASD across the secondary age range.
* Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored lessons and structured routines.
* Use visual timetables, PECS, or Makaton to support communication and understanding.
* Help manage sensory needs and regulate behaviour in a positive and consistent manner.
* Encourage social interaction, emotional development, and academic engagement.
* Monitor progress and contribute to individual support plans and reviews.
* Foster a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
Job Requirements of the ASD TA Secondary:
* Experience supporting children with autism in a school or care setting.
* Strong understanding of ASD and strategies to support learning and behaviour.
* A calm, patient, and nurturing approach to working with young learners.
* Good communication and teamwork skills.
* Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection practices.
* Have anupdated CV (covering the last ten years, barring any unexplained gaps)and anenhanced DBSregistered to theUpdate Service(or be willing to apply for one).
What does GSL Education Offer?
* Ideal for graduates considering careers in teaching, educational psychology, or SEN support.
* Full training and ongoing professional development opportunities.
* Supportive and collaborative team environment.
If you are a motivated graduate ready to begin your journey in education, we would love to hear from you.Apply todayto be considered for this rewarding role as anASD TA Secondary inSunderland.
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‘ASD TA’role, or to be considered, please click‘apply now’to submit your full andup-to-date CV.
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