Autism Teaching Assistant – Special School – Surrey (Accessible from Sutton) – Immediate Start
Are you a compassionate, patient, and resilient professional with a passion for supporting young people with Autism and associated needs? We are seeking a dedicated Autism Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school setting in Surrey, conveniently accessible from Sutton, providing a nurturing, structured, and supportive environment for pupils with a range of complex needs.
The Role
As an Autism Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and associated needs, including sensory processing differences, communication challenges, anxiety, ADHD, and learning difficulties.
- Work closely with class teachers, therapists, and support staff to deliver highly personalised learning and care plans.
- Use autism-specific strategies (such as visual supports, routines, and communication tools) to promote engagement, independence, and emotional regulation.
- Support pupils with social communication, emotional understanding, and daily life skills alongside academic learning.
- Implement positive behaviour support strategies in a calm, consistent, and empathetic manner.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, providing reassurance, structure, and encouragement throughout the school day.
- Help maintain a safe, calm, and inclusive learning environment tailored to individual sensory and emotional needs.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is:
- Patient, understanding, and emotionally resilient.
- Passionate about supporting children and young people with Autism and complex needs.
- Confident in supporting pupils with communication difficulties, sensory sensitivities, or behaviours that may challenge.
- Adaptable, reflective, and eager to develop their skills in a specialist setting.
- Experienced in SEN, Autism, or special school environments (desirable but not essential).
- A collaborative team player who values consistency, creativity, and pupil-centred practice.
What the School Offers
- Small class sizes with high levels of support, enabling meaningful one-to-one and small-group work.
- A specialist, autism-friendly environment designed to support emotional wellbeing and learning.
- Ongoing training and professional development in Autism, communication strategies, and positive behaviour support.
- A warm, supportive staff team committed to making a genuine difference in pupils’ lives.
- A school culture that celebrates progress in all its forms—academic, social, and emotional.
How to Apply
If you are motivated by helping young people with Autism develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a brief cover note outlining your suitability for this role to Jamie at PS Inclusion.