Autism Teaching Assistant
Location: Bradford SEND secondary school
Contract: Full-time, long term, part time and daily work available
Start Date: As soon as you are cleared for work
Do you have the patience, empathy, and determination to support children with autism in their learning journey? We’re looking for an autism teaching assistant to join a specialist setting where your support will make a real and lasting impact.
What you’ll be doing:
* Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with autism
* Helping pupils access learning through tailored strategies and structured routines
* Supporting social, emotional, and academic development
* Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists to deliver consistent support
What we’re looking for:
* Experience working with autism or SEND (professional or personal)
* A calm, nurturing approach and strong communication skills
* The ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
* Someone reliable, resilient, and ready to learn new strategies
Why this role?
Every day is different, and every achievement—no matter how small—matters. You’ll be part of a team that celebrates progress and creates a safe, structured environment where children can thrive.
Why join through Teaching Personnel?
* Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella companies)
* Free training opportunities, including Thrive, to strengthen your skills
* Personalised guidance from your dedicated consultant
* Opportunities across SEND, mainstream, and alternative settings
* Referral rewards when you recommend friends
Apply today and start making a difference as an autism teaching assistant.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on our website for further details.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.