Autism Teaching Assistant 
Location: Leeds LS10
Position Type: Full-Time / Temporary to Permanent 
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £90 - £95per day (depending on experience)

Are you a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with autism? Do you have the patience, empathy, and dedication to support pupils in achieving their full potential?
We are currently seeking a compassionate and committed Autism Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive SEN school in the LS10 area of Leeds. This role is ideal for someone with experience working with children with autism or other special educational needs (SEN), either in a school setting or through personal experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to pupils with Autism and other SEN needs
• Supporting pupils of EHCPs 
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to adapt learning materials
• Foster a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment
• Use strategies such as PECS, Makaton, or sensory-based approaches (training can be provided)

Requirements:

• Experience working with children with Autism or SEN (school-based or personal)
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one

If you’re interested in the above position, please apply with your CV today!


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.