Autism Teaching Assistant - Chesterfield

Autism Teaching Assistant - Chesterfield

Tradewind Recruitment are working with an established school trust in Chesterfield to recruit experienced Autism Teaching Assistants to support pupils within a specialist setting.

The children have very high levels of need, so we are looking for confident, resilient and experienced Teaching Assistants with excellent behaviour management skills who are comfortable supporting pupils with complex needs.

The Role

Supporting pupils with Autism and complex additional needs

Using positive and effective behaviour management strategies

Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils

Supporting learning, communication and emotional development

Working closely with teachers and support staff

Maintaining a calm, structured and positive learning environment

This Autism Teaching Assistant role is based in Chesterfield and would suit candidates with experience supporting pupils with Autism, SEND or challenging behaviour.

Pay: £95-£125 per day

The daily rate offered will depend on:

Experience: Strong relevant experience supporting pupils with Autism and/or complex needs may be considered for the higher end of the scale.

Behaviour Management: Excellent behaviour management skills and experience handling challenging situations will be highly valued.

Availability: Consistent and flexible availability can be a factor when determining the rate.

School budget: The final rate will be subject to the school's available budget.

How to Apply

If you are interested in the Autism Teaching Assistant role in Chesterfield, please send an up-to-date CV with no unexplained gaps, covering your education from secondary school through to your current position. Please send your CV to: (url removed)