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Autism Teaching Assistant

  1. Secondary SEN Support
  2. Dorset
Date posted : 28/11/25
  1. Full Time
£80 - 90 per day

Job description

Autism Teaching Assistant – Full-Time Position (January Start)

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Autism Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive school environment.

This is a full-time role with an immediate start, working across both primary and secondary phases with students aged 5 to 16.

Your role will involve providing tailored support to help learners engage in their education and achieve their full potential.


Why This School?

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a school that offers:

  • A beautiful, spacious campus in a peaceful rural setting
  • A collaborative and friendly team environment where staff are valued
  • Modern facilities designed to enhance teaching and learning
  • A strong ethos focused on student development and success

Educators here are encouraged to grow professionally and make a meaningful impact every day.


What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Minimum 6 months of childcare experience, ideally supporting children with additional needs
  • A patient, empathetic, and positive approach to learning support
  • Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other staff
  • Full UK driving licence – due to the rural location, driving is essential

Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel

When you join Teaching Personnel, you’ll enjoy:

  • Competitive pay rates
  • Weekly pay through PAYE
  • Access to free CPD courses and training opportunities
  • A dedicated consultant to guide and support you throughout your placement
  • Opportunities for long-term roles
  • Discounts on educational resources and wellbeing support

Apply Today

If you are passionate about supporting young people and meet the requirements above, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to start your journey with Teaching Personnel and make a real difference in students’ lives.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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