Job Description

Autism Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about helping children with autism reach their full potential in a fun, engaging environment? If so, we want you to join our amazing team as an Autism Teaching Assistant at a specialist setting in Whitehaven!

About the Role:

As an Autism Teaching Assistant, you'll support children with a personalised, differentiated curriculum designed to actively engage them in their learning. From exciting outdoor activities to offsite visits, no two days will ever be the same! You'll work with a dedicated team of professionals, including speech and language therapists and occupational therapists, in a dynamic and rewarding role that's both fun and fulfilling.

What You'll Be Doing:

Supporting children in small class sizes, delivering engaging and interactive lessons tailored to each student's unique needs. Assisting with offsite visits and outdoor learning activities, helping students experience new environments and grow in confidence. Working alongside a team of specialists (speech therapists, occupational therapists) to provide holistic support to students. Using our fantastic facilities, including soft play areas, sensory rooms, and specialised outdoor spaces, to create fun, hands-on learning opportunities. Encouraging students to participate in creative and stimulating activities that promote both educational and social development.

What We're Looking For:

Experience working with children or adults with SEND, whether in a care or educational setting. A passion for supporting children to reach their full potential in a positive, supportive way. Enthusiasm for creating a fun and engaging learning environment where students can thrive. A willingness to work as part of a friendly, professional team. A flexible, positive attitude. Every day is an adventure!

Why You'll Love Working Here:

Small class sizes mean you'll have a chance to make a real difference in each child's life. A fun, dynamic atmosphere where no two days are the same. Access to state-of-the-art facilities like sensory rooms, soft play areas, and specialist outdoor learning spaces. Work alongside a brilliant team of professionals, including speech and language therapists and occupational therapists, who are dedicated to supporting students' development. Regular opportunities for professional development and training to help you grow in your role.
If you're looking for a role where you can make a difference and have fun every day, we'd love to hear from you! Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time hours, we welcome applications from anyone passionate about making learning exciting and accessible for students with autism. We can't wait to hear from you!

Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education you will be paid on a weekly basis. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position but long term. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temp to perm

Pay: 14.00-16.00 per day

Work Location: In person