Autism Teaching Assistant

GSL Education

  • York
  • £100 per day
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
  • Apply easily
Autism Teaching AssistantLocation: York, North YorkshireStart Date: September 2025
Salary: £83 - £100 per dayAre you a calm, patient, and compassionate individual looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with Autism?GSL Education are seeking a patient, resilient, and enthusiastic Autism Teaching Assistant to work at a Client Secondary school for students with additional needs in York, North Yorkshire starting in September 2025.Autism Teaching Assistants Requirements:
  • Experience supporting children with Autism, ideally in a school or youth-based setting.
  • Have knowledge of associated needs and behaviours linked to Autism.
  • A relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Health & Social Care, or Psychology) is desirable but not essential..
  • Have a calm, nurturing and patient persona.
  • Be a flexible education practitioner, who can adapt quickly to situations.
  • Hold an Enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to have one processed via GSL Education.
Autism Teaching Assistants Responsibilities:
  • Providing 1:1 and small group support to students with Autism.
  • Work alongside teachers to help plan and deliver engaging lessons.
  • Supporting teachers with differentiated resources and behaviour strategies.
  • Support students in developing social interaction and independence skills.
  • Collect data on student progress and behaviours.
  • Foster positive relationships with students with autism.
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 an enhanced DBS on the update serviceFor more information, or to apply for the position, please send your CV to Kerry Fowler or call our Hull office today. Alternatively, please visit GSL Education website to apply online, or submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. We look forward to hearing from you!

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