Job Description
Autism Teaching Assistant
Location: Middlesbrough
Contract Type: Full-Time / Term-Time Only
Pay: -95 to -110 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Are you a patient, empathetic, and resilient individual passionate about making a difference in a child''s life? A welcoming SEN School in Middlesbrough is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support their pupils with Autism.
This is a rewarding role where you''ll play a key part in helping the child feel safe, understood, and supported-both emotionally and academically.
About the Role:
- Provide dedicated support on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
- Assist with emotional regulation, behaviour management, and transitions throughout the day
- Support access to learning activities and adapt tasks where needed
- Use structure, consistency, and visual supports to meet the child''s individual needs
- Collaborate with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals to implement strategies and interventions
- Monitor and record progress, triggers, and behaviours in line with school policy
We''re Looking For:
- Experience working with children with Autism needs
- A calm, nurturing, and proactive approach to behaviour management
- Confidence in using behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques
- Good understanding of SEND
- A relevant qualification such as Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching & Learning however relevant experience will be considered if you do not have the qualifications
- Team Teach or similar positive handling training (advantageous but not essential)
- Be able to provide references from the last 2 years of work history
- Hold an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to purchase one
We Offer:
- A supportive and friendly consultant
- Access to ongoing training and professional development
- A well-resourced school with strong leadership and SEND support
- A real opportunity to make a positive impact in a child''s school experience
If you''re passionate about inclusion and ready to support a children who need a consistent, caring adult by their side - we''d love to hear from you.
For more information, contact Jen at Empowering Learning on (phone number removed)
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