Job Description
Autism Teaching Assistant - Specialist Autism School
Location: BarnoldswickContract: Full-Time | Term-Time Only Salary: £90 - £110 (depending on experience and qualifications)
Do you have a passion for helping children with autism achieve their full potential? Join our dedicated and nurturing team at a leading autism specialist school, where every day brings a new opportunity to make a real impact.
About Us:We are a well-established, progressive school supporting children and young people with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and associated communication and sensory needs. Our school follows a person-centred approach, blending the National Curriculum with autism-specific strategies like TEACCH, PECS, and SCERTS.
Your Role Will Include:
* Supporting pupils in class, helping them access learning through visual supports, structured routines, and sensory regulation.
* Assisting with social communication and emotional regulation strategies.
* Working closely with teachers, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists to deliver a tailored curriculum.
* Providing one-to-one and small group interventions.
* Supporting personal development, independence, and life skills.
Requirements:
* Experience working with children or young people with autism or SEND is desirable.
* A calm, empathetic, and patient approach.
* Confidence using or learning alternative communication methods (PECS, Makaton).
* Willingness to undertake personal care if required.
* Strong team working and adaptability.
We Offer:
* Extensive in-house training and CPD, including Autism Education Trust modules.
* Supportive leadership and a positive staff culture.
* Competitive Pay Rates
Please apply now if you believe you're a great Autism Teaching Assistant in Barnoldswick /
All candidates are subject to DBS and reference checks