SEN Teaching Assistant
  • England,West Midlands,Warwickshire,Rugby
  • Full Time, Temporary
  • £90 - £105 per day
Job Description:
Autism Support Teaching Assistant - Primary Setting
Location: Rugby
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Pay: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with experience in supporting children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) to join a primary school in Rugby. This role offers the opportunity to work within a caring and inclusive environment where every child is supported to achieve their potential.

Role Overview

As an Autism Support Teaching Assistant, you will provide targeted assistance to primary-aged pupils with additional needs, helping them to engage positively with learning and school life. Working alongside class teachers and the SENCO, you will contribute to delivering personalised support that promotes academic progress and emotional wellbeing.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing dedicated 1:1 and small group intervention support

Adapting classroom activities to meet individual learning needs

Supporting communication, social skills, and emotional regulation

Implementing strategies outlined in EHCPs and individual support plans

Encouraging independence and positive behaviour

Contributing to pupil progress reviews and team discussions

The Successful Candidate Will:

Have experience working with children with autism in a primary school environment

Demonstrate knowledge of effective ASC strategies, including structured routines and visual aids

Be calm, patient, and resilient

Work effectively as part of a team

Hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)

Understand safeguarding responsibilities and child protection procedures

What’s On Offer

A supportive and collaborative school team

Opportunities for ongoing SEND-focused training

A positive working environment with strong leadership

A rewarding position supporting children to thrive both academically and socially

If you are committed to inclusive education and have the skills to support children with autism in reaching their full potential, we welcome your application.

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.
Job number 3454142

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