Autism Teaching Assistant – The Education Network (Leeds)\n Location: Leeds and surrounding areas\n Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Long-term\n Start Date: ASAP \n Salary: £90–£100 per day (depending on experience)\n About the Role\n The Education Network Leeds is recruiting committed and caring Autism Teaching Assistants to support pupils across mainstream schools and specialist provisions in the Leeds area. This role involves providing tailored support to children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), helping them engage with learning, develop social and communication skills, and feel confident in a structured, supportive environment.\n Working closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and wider support teams, you will play a key role in ensuring pupils receive the personalised support they need to succeed.\n Responsibilities:\n\nProviding one-to-one or small-group support to pupils with autism\nSupporting communication, sensory needs, and emotional regulation\nImplementing personalised learning plans and behaviour strategies\nAssisting teachers in adapting activities and delivering lessons\nBuilding positive, trusting relationships with pupils and staff\nHelping to maintain a calm, inclusive, and safe learning environmentRequirements:\n\nExperience supporting children or young people with autism or additional needs\nA patient, empathetic, and proactive approach\nStrong communication and behaviour management skills\nAbility to work effectively as part of a team\nA relevant qualification is beneficial but not essential\nEnhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)What The Education Network Offers:\n\nCompetitive daily rates of pay\nAccess to a wide range of Leeds-based mainstream and specialist settings\nA dedicated consultant offering support and guidance\nLong-term and permanent opportunities\nAccess to CPD and ongoing professional development\n\nThe Education Network Offer:\n\nOur specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates.

You will also receive personalised career support from the team.\n\nThe opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.\nAn opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.\n\nThe Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-\nThe Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards.

Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.\nDue to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days