Autism Specialist Teaching Assistants Needed in Preston

Teaching Assistant – Temp to Perm Location: Preston Start Date: ASAP Pay: £95–£115 per day

TeacherActive is currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education setting in the Preston area on a temporary to permanent basis, with an immediate start available.

This role is based within a small, supportive independent specialist school that provides education for children and young people who have autism and additional social, emotional, and behavioural needs. The school prides itself on creating a structured, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where pupils are supported to develop confidence, independence, and essential life skills. Classes are intentionally small with high staff-to-student ratios, allowing for personalised support and strong relationships between staff and pupils.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting pupils both academically and socially, helping them to engage with learning and regulate behaviour in a positive and consistent way.

The Role

Supporting pupils with Autism and additional needs in both classroom and pastoral settings

Assisting the teacher in delivering engaging and differentiated learning activities

Supporting pupils with challenging behaviour using calm and consistent strategies

Providing personal care, which is an essential part of the role

Encouraging independence, communication, and emotional regulation

Working closely with teachers and support staff to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Experience supporting children or young people with Autism (desirable)

Experience managing or supporting challenging behaviour (desirable)

A patient, resilient, and compassionate approach

Willingness to provide personal care when required

Strong teamwork and communication skills

A genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs

In Return, TeacherActive Can Offer

Competitive daily rates of £95–£115 per day

A temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career potential

Ongoing support from a dedicated TeacherActive consultant

Access to training and development opportunities

The chance to make a meaningful difference in pupils’ lives

If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in a supportive specialist school environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to start your journey with TeacherActive.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

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Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment