Autism Teaching Assistant

Location: Barnoldswick
Contract: Full-Time | Term-Time Only
Salary: £90 - £110 (depending on experience and qualifications)

Do you have a passion for helping children with autism achieve their full potential? Join our dedicated and nurturing team at a leading autism specialist school, where every day brings a new opportunity to make a real impact.

About Us:
We are a well-established, progressive school supporting children and young people with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and associated communication and sensory needs. Our school follows a person-centred approach, blending the National Curriculum with autism-specific strategies like TEACCH, PECS, and SCERTS.

Your Role Will Include:

• Supporting pupils in class, helping them access learning through visual supports, structured routines, and sensory regulation.

• Assisting with social communication and emotional regulation strategies.

• Working closely with teachers, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists to deliver a tailored curriculum.

• Providing one-to-one and small group interventions.

• Supporting personal development, independence, and life skills.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people with autism or SEND is desirable.

• A calm, empathetic, and patient approach.

• Confidence using or learning alternative communication methods (PECS, Makaton).

• Willingness to undertake personal care if required.

• Strong team working and adaptability.

We Offer:

• Extensive in-house training and CPD, including Autism Education Trust modules.

• Supportive leadership and a positive staff culture.

• Competitive Pay Rates

Please apply now if you believe you're a great Autism Teaching Assistant in Barnoldswick /

All candidates are subject to DBS and reference checks