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 needs

Experience 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 environment

Essential 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 approach

What schools are offering:

* Clearly defined SEND roles
* Stable placements with continuity
* Supportive SEN teams
* Local Chester locations

Application process:

If your background is in autism and related support and you're looking for a role that reflects that expertise, apply now to join us as a Teaching Assistant - ASD.

This is a practical role for experienced SEND practitioners - not a stepping-stone position.

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Location:
Chester
Salary:
£90 - £110 per day + dependent on experience and role
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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