Job Description

Job Reference: 2527588123-2 Date Posted: 22 December 2025 Recruiter: Graduate Career Solutions Location: Cranleigh, Surrey Salary: On Application Sector: Support / IAG, Teaching Assistant

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Graduate Teaching Assistant

Surrey

25K per annum

You will support autistic adults in the attainment of knowledge and skills that will enhance their well-being, independence and social inclusion. You will support our learners 1:1 or in small groups on site at our adult centre and out in the local community, working through individualised curriculums to support holistic development and lifelong learning.

About

Provide the support, care and teaching identified in learners' individual learning plans and curriculum


Plan, prepare and deliver sessions and activities to learners supporting the development of knowledge and skills as outlined in their individualised curriculum


Provide behaviourally based support and reduce behaviours that cause barriers to learning and quality of life


Ensure learners' individual needs are met through effective personal care, encouraging and enabling them to maintain acceptable levels of personal and environmental hygiene, including toileting, dressing and washing.


Support learners' participation in social, leisure and educational activities within the local community, applying theory-based learning to practice


Support learners to access employment opportunities in the local community


Facilitate and support learners in decision making, promoting choice and involvement giving full regard to initiatives aimed at promoting individual empowerment


Collect, record and analyse data on learners' progress, ensuring learning support and care is appropriate and effective, making changes where needed


Once trained, administer medication in accordance with company policies and procedures, and ensure that medical emergencies are dealt with appropriately


Participate in relevant training to achieve required qualifications and attend mandatory training days/ courses, on- or off-site, as and when required


Undertake any other tasks which can be reasonably expected in relation to the role

You

Educated to a degree level


Desire to progress a career in Social Care and the field of Behaviour Analysis


Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with adults or young people with disabilities


Comfortable working with adults who exhibit challenging behaviour


Comfortable supporting others with personal/intimate care where required


Ability to keep calm in high pressure situations


Interest in special educational needs, specifically autism


Passionate about helping others learn and develop skills


A positive, patient, caring and can-do attitude


Ability to work as part of a team and build good working relationships with learners, parents and staff


Ability to keep accurate records and reports to track learner progress


Confidence in maintaining confidentiality and discretion


Willingness to learn more about autism and how best to support autistic adult learners