Autism Support Teaching Assistant

Autism Support Teaching Assistant - Bury

Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only
Pay: Up to -120 per day (dependent on experience)

Aspire People is working in partnership with a primary school in Bury to recruit a dedicated Autism Support Teaching Assistant. This full-time position will involve supporting pupils with autism who require additional assistance to access learning, communicate effectively and engage positively within the classroom environment.

The school is looking for a patient, resilient and proactive individual who understands the importance of consistency, structure and positive relationships when supporting autistic pupils.

As an Autism Support Teaching Assistant, you will provide targeted support throughout the school day, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their individual targets. You may be supporting a specific pupil on a 1:1 basis or working with a small number of pupils with autism across the classroom.

The successful candidate will be expected to support pupils with communication, emotional regulation, sensory needs and transitions between activities. Some pupils may present with behaviours associated with frustration or difficulties with communication, so a calm and confident approach is essential.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver tailored support for pupils with autism within a primary school setting
- Assist pupils in accessing classroom activities and the wider curriculum
- Implement sensory and communication strategies as directed by school staff
- Support pupils during transitions, playtimes and less structured parts of the day
- Follow behaviour support plans and risk assessments
- Encourage social interaction, independence and confidence
- Work closely with teachers, the SENCO and external professionals
- Provide detailed feedback on pupil progress and engagement

We are keen to hear from candidates who have:

- Previous experience working with children with autism
- A strong understanding of autism and associated needs
- Experience supporting communication and emotional regulation
- The ability to build positive and trusting relationships
- Confidence working both independently and as part of a wider team

Candidates from education, specialist support, care or youth work backgrounds are encouraged to apply, provided they have relevant autism experience.

Essential Requirements

- Demonstrable experience supporting children with autism
- Team Teach training or a comparable positive handling/de-escalation qualification
- Full-time availability, Monday to Friday
- Fluent spoken and written English
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Willingness to complete safeguarding and pre-employment checks

What Aspire People Offers

- Competitive rates of pay up to -120 per day
- A long-term, full-time opportunity within a supportive primary school
- Ongoing guidance from a dedicated education consultant
- The opportunity to further develop specialist SEND experience
- Access to a variety of training and development opportunities

If you have experience supporting pupils with autism and are looking for a rewarding role within a primary school in Bury, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and a member of the Aspire People team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.