ASD Teaching Assistant

Description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking dedicated ASD Teaching Assistants to support pupils with autism and learning disabilities in SEN schools across Hull & East Riding from September 2025.

These roles are ideal for individuals with a calm, patient, and compassionate approach who are passionate about making a genuine difference in children's lives. You will be instrumental in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide Tailored Support: Offer crucial 1:1 and small group support to pupils with autism and learning disabilities, helping them to access the curriculum and achieve their individual goals.

Implement Personalised Plans: Work closely with the class teacher and SENCo to implement individual education plans (IEPs), behaviour plans, and communication strategies.

Promote Communication and Social Skills: Support students in developing their social communication and emotional regulation skills, using strategies such as visual aids, social stories, and preferred interests to build positive interactions.

Assist with Daily Routines: Help pupils navigate classroom routines, transitions, and sensory needs to ensure they feel safe and secure within the school environment.

Encourage Independence: Empower students by fostering their independence and resilience, celebrating every achievement, big or small.

Requirements:

Experience with Autism and Learning Disabilities: Previous experience working with children or young people with autism and/or learning disabilities in a school, care, or youth setting.

Essential Mindset: A positive, proactive, and compassionate mindset with the ability to remain calm and adaptable in challenging situations.

Safeguarding: An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply for one).

Desirable Training: Relevant training or knowledge of strategies such as PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) or Makaton is highly desirable, but not essential as training can be provided.

Why Join Tradewind?

Weekly pay, paid every Friday

Local Hull & East Riding roles with flexible working options

Free CPD including ASD and behaviour management

A supportive consultant and clear progression pathways

Apply now to be considered for ASD TA roles in Hull & East Riding starting September! contact Matt on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Tradewind Recruitment – Specialists in SEND support.

Ad ID: 5416953095