Teaching Assistant - ASD

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Teaching Assistant - ASD

Chester

Setting: Mainstream schools with specialist resource bases & SEND provisions
Start: Ongoing
Contract: Full-time / Long-term
Pay: Competitive daily rate (experience-dependent)

The requirement

Schools in the Chester area are seeking qualified Teaching Assistants with specific experience supporting pupils with Autism and related needs. These are not general classroom support roles - they are targeted SEND positions.

Pupil needs you'll be supporting:

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Sensory processing differences
Speech, language and communication needs (SLCN)
Associated anxiety, emotional regulation, and social interaction needsExperience with visual timetables, structured routines, and de-escalation strategies is highly valued as a Teaching Assistant - ASD.

Your responsibilities:

Provide consistent 1:1 or small-group autism support
Follow and contribute to EHCP-led strategies
Support transitions, engagement, and regulation
Liaise with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
Maintain a calm, predictable learning environmentEssential criteria:

Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
Proven ASD/SEND experience in a school or specialist setting
Confident understanding of autism-friendly practice
Professional, reliable, and adaptable approachWhat schools are offering:

Clearly defined SEND roles
Stable placements with continuity
Supportive SEN teams
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Location:
Chester
Salary:
£90 - £110 /day dependent on experience and role
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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