ASD Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £18,500 to £19,500 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 April 2026 |
| Location: | Pontefract, West Yorkshire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 207284 |
Summary
SEN Teaching Assistant (ASD) - Full Time | Immediate Start
Location: Wakefield / Pontefract
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time
We are working in partnership with a well-established SEN school in Pontefract that is looking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. This is a full-time role supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
This opportunity is ideal for someone who is patient, caring, and committed to supporting children with complex needs, helping them to achieve their full potential within a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.
We are an education recruitment agency specialising in SEN and SEMH roles. We work with a wide range of settings, from community schools to multi-academy trusts across West Yorkshire, the South East of England, and London, connecting educators with meaningful and rewarding opportunities.
We recruit SEN-qualified teachers, teaching support staff, and both short- and long-term placements across Primary, Secondary, and SEN settings. Our team takes the time to understand your experience and career goals, ensuring we match you with schools where you can thrive and make a real impact.
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Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with Autism (ASD)
Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with Autism (ASD)
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Support the class teacher in delivering individualised learning activities
Support the class teacher in delivering individualised learning activities
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Assist with personal care, mobility, and sensory support where required
Assist with personal care, mobility, and sensory support where required
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Help create a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment
Help create a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment
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Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to support pupil development and wellbeing
Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to support pupil development and wellbeing
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Encourage pupils' communication, engagement, and independence throughout the school day
Encourage pupils' communication, engagement, and independence throughout the school day
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Experience working with children or young people with SEN, particularly ASD (essential)
Experience working with children or young people with SEN, particularly ASD (essential)
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A patient, empathetic, and positive approach
A patient, empathetic, and positive approach
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
Strong communication and teamwork skills
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The ability to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations
The ability to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations
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A genuine passion for supporting pupils with complex learning needs
A genuine passion for supporting pupils with complex learning needs
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A welcoming and supportive team environment
A welcoming and supportive team environment
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Access to training and professional development in SEN and ASD support
Access to training and professional development in SEN and ASD support
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A rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils with additional needs
A rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils with additional needs
If you are enthusiastic about supporting children with ASD and would like to join a dedicated and collaborative team, we would be delighted to hear from you.
We are an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed, or sexual orientation, in compliance with all relevant UK legislation.
Please ensure you are aware of how immigration laws apply to your circumstances before applying. We are acting as a Recruitment Business in relation to this role.
Location: Wakefield / Pontefract
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time
We are working in partnership with a well-established SEN school in Pontefract that is looking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. This is a full-time role supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
This opportunity is ideal for someone who is patient, caring, and committed to supporting children with complex needs, helping them to achieve their full potential within a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.
We are an education recruitment agency specialising in SEN and SEMH roles. We work with a wide range of settings, from community schools to multi-academy trusts across West Yorkshire, the South East of England, and London, connecting educators with meaningful and rewarding opportunities.
We recruit SEN-qualified teachers, teaching support staff, and both short- and long-term placements across Primary, Secondary, and SEN settings. Our team takes the time to understand your experience and career goals, ensuring we match you with schools where you can thrive and make a real impact.
-
Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with Autism (ASD)
Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with Autism (ASD)
-
Support the class teacher in delivering individualised learning activities
Support the class teacher in delivering individualised learning activities
-
Assist with personal care, mobility, and sensory support where required
Assist with personal care, mobility, and sensory support where required
-
Help create a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment
Help create a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment
-
Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to support pupil development and wellbeing
Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to support pupil development and wellbeing
-
Encourage pupils' communication, engagement, and independence throughout the school day
Encourage pupils' communication, engagement, and independence throughout the school day
-
Experience working with children or young people with SEN, particularly ASD (essential)
Experience working with children or young people with SEN, particularly ASD (essential)
-
A patient, empathetic, and positive approach
A patient, empathetic, and positive approach
-
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Strong communication and teamwork skills
-
The ability to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations
The ability to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations
-
A genuine passion for supporting pupils with complex learning needs
A genuine passion for supporting pupils with complex learning needs
-
A welcoming and supportive team environment
A welcoming and supportive team environment
-
Access to training and professional development in SEN and ASD support
Access to training and professional development in SEN and ASD support
-
A rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils with additional needs
A rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils with additional needs
If you are enthusiastic about supporting children with ASD and would like to join a dedicated and collaborative team, we would be delighted to hear from you.
We are an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed, or sexual orientation, in compliance with all relevant UK legislation.
Please ensure you are aware of how immigration laws apply to your circumstances before applying. We are acting as a Recruitment Business in relation to this role.