Join Our Team as an ASD Teaching Assistant!
Job Title: ASD Teaching Assistant
Location: Dorchester
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: Immediate or September 2025
Are you passionate about supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
Step into a rewarding role where your dedication can truly transform lives!
About the Role
We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for an ASD Teaching Assistant (TA) to join a nurturing and inclusive school in Dorchester. This is your chance to make a lasting impact by supporting students with ASD in a dynamic and compassionate learning environment. If you're enthusiastic, empathetic, and ready to inspire, we want to hear from you!
About the School:
The school encompasses two sites in Dorchester with one common shared purpose: to provide the very best in education and support for all children who (for a variety of reasons) find themselves outside of mainstream school education. The school is an alternative provision that uses vocational and extracurricular methods to enable the students to gain functional and life skills. With a primary and secondary division, the school is inclusive of all ages and abilities and strives to give its pupils the best possible opportunities for post 16 life.
Key Responsibilities of ASD Teaching Assistant (ASD TA)
Tailored Support: Assist in the development and delivery of personalised learning plans.
Individual Attention: Provide one-on-one and small group support to help students thrive academically and socially.
Progress Tracking: Monitor student development and share insights with the teaching team.
Team Collaboration: Engage in regular meetings to refine strategies and share best practices.
Inclusive Learning: Promote a classroom culture where every student feels respected and included.
Creative Teaching: Use diverse methods to meet the unique needs of each learner.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed records of student progress and behaviour.
Requirements for ASD Teaching Assistant (ASD TA)
Experience: Demonstrated experience working with children or young people with ASD.
Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to connect with students, families, and staff.
Empathy: A caring and patient approach to supporting students with additional needs.
Qualifications: Training in special education is a plus, but not essential.
Why Join Us?
Immediate Start: Begin your journey of impact right away—or join us in September.
Supportive Culture: Be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your growth.
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 supporting staff in schools across the UK.
Apply now to become an ASD Teaching Assistant in Dorchester and help shape brighter futures