Autism specialist - Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 11 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £20,000 to £24,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 December 2025 |
| Location: | Shrewsbury, Shropshire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 193941 |
Summary
Autism Support Assistant
Location: Shrewsbury
Salary: £95-£120 per day
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Do you have a natural ability to connect with young people who see the world differently?
We're seeking an Autism Support Assistant to work in a nurturing specialist setting, supporting pupils with autism and related communication needs. You'll be part of a collaborative team helping children develop social, emotional, and academic skills in a safe and structured environment. The ideal candidate would be looking to eventually get a permenant role with this school.
Your role will include:
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Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small, consistent groups
Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small, consistent groups
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Using visual supports, communication aids, and sensory strategies
Using visual supports, communication aids, and sensory strategies
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Encouraging independence and positive engagement
Encouraging independence and positive engagement
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Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists
Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists
Ideal candidates will:
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Have experience or understanding of autism and neurodiversity
Have experience or understanding of autism and neurodiversity
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Show empathy, flexibility, and emotional resilience
Show empathy, flexibility, and emotional resilience
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Be proactive, reliable, and open to learning
Be proactive, reliable, and open to learning
Experience in specialist education is helpful but not essential-what matters most is your patience, positivity, and care.
Apply now and be part of a team that celebrates every small success.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
Location: Shrewsbury
Salary: £95-£120 per day
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Do you have a natural ability to connect with young people who see the world differently?
We're seeking an Autism Support Assistant to work in a nurturing specialist setting, supporting pupils with autism and related communication needs. You'll be part of a collaborative team helping children develop social, emotional, and academic skills in a safe and structured environment. The ideal candidate would be looking to eventually get a permenant role with this school.
Your role will include:
-
Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small, consistent groups
Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small, consistent groups
-
Using visual supports, communication aids, and sensory strategies
Using visual supports, communication aids, and sensory strategies
-
Encouraging independence and positive engagement
Encouraging independence and positive engagement
-
Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists
Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists
Ideal candidates will:
-
Have experience or understanding of autism and neurodiversity
Have experience or understanding of autism and neurodiversity
-
Show empathy, flexibility, and emotional resilience
Show empathy, flexibility, and emotional resilience
-
Be proactive, reliable, and open to learning
Be proactive, reliable, and open to learning
Experience in specialist education is helpful but not essential-what matters most is your patience, positivity, and care.
Apply now and be part of a team that celebrates every small success.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.