Autism Support TA

Job Vacancy: Autism Support Teaching Assistant

Location: LS8, Leeds
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only

A welcoming SEN provision in the LS8 area is looking for a compassionate and reliable Autism Support Teaching Assistant to join their SEND team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), helping them access learning, build confidence, and thrive in a structured setting.

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with autism
• Support pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and sensory needs
• Implement EHCP targets and work collaboratively with teachers and SENCOs
• Help create a calm, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
• Use visual aids, structured routines, and communication tools (e.g. PECS, Makaton - training provided if needed)

• Experience working with children with autism (in a school, care, or support setting)
• A patient, calm, and nurturing approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive attitude and the ability to adapt to individual needs
• A valid DBS check on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
• The right to work in the UK
• Two professional references

If you have ALL of the above, please email your CV to or apply directly to this job

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