Teaching Assistant - ASD Suitable to NQT Expiring soon

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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