Do you have a natural calmness about you? The kind of person who can turn a stressful moment into a safe one? If you enjoy supporting young people who see and experience the world differently, this Autism Teaching Assistant role could be the perfect fit.

What you’ll be doing

Supporting children with Autism with daily classroom tasks. Provide support with communication, routines and engagement Using visuals, sensory strategies and structured approaches that help pupils access learning Offering reassurance during transitions or emotionally tricky moments Working closely with teachers and therapists to provide stable, consistent support Encouraging independence, confidence and positive social interactions Celebrating progress in ways that feel meaningful to each pupil Who we’re looking for

Experience with Autism is a bonus, but not essential Someone calm, observant and able to adapt to individual needs A patient communicator who builds trust through warmth and consistency A team player who enjoys learning new strategies and approaches A genuine interest in SEND and supporting pupils who learn differently What you’ll get from us

Weekly PAYE pay (NO Umbrella Companies) Free access to specialist CPD, including autism and communication training A dedicated consultant who supports you every step of the way Opportunities across a range of SEN provisions in Barking & Dagenham If you want to support pupils who thrive on patience, structure and understanding, I’d love to connect with you. Apply now and join our talent pool for upcoming Autism TA opportunities in Barking & Dagenham.

Please note: We are building a talent pool of exceptional Autism Teaching Assistants for schools across Barking & Dagenham. This advert is not for one specific school but for candidates interested in opportunities within the borough.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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