Expire in: 25 days
Teaching Assistant - ASD
Chester
Setting: Mainstream schools with specialist resource bases & SEND provisions
Start: Ongoing
Contract: Full-time / Long-term
Pay: Competitive daily rate (experience-dependent)
The requirement
Schools in the Chester area are seeking qualified Teaching Assistants with specific experience supporting pupils with Autism and related needs. These are not general classroom support roles - they are targeted SEND positions.
Pupil needs you'll be supporting:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Sensory processing differences
Speech, language and communication needs (SLCN)
Associated anxiety, emotional regulation, and social interaction needsExperience with visual timetables, structured routines, and de-escalation strategies is highly valued as a Teaching Assistant - ASD.
Your responsibilities:
Provide consistent 1:1 or small-group autism support
Follow and contribute to EHCP-led strategies
Support transitions, engagement, and regulation
Liaise with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
Maintain a calm, predictable learning environmentEssential criteria:
Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
Proven ASD/SEND experience in a school or specialist setting
Confident understanding of autism-friendly practice
Professional, reliable, and adaptable approachWhat schools are offering:
Clearly defined SEND roles
Stable placements with continuity
Supportive SEN teams
Local Chester locationsApplication process:
If your background is in autism and related support and you're looking for a role that reflects that expertise, apply now to join us as a Teaching Assistant - ASD.
This is a practical role for experienced SEND practitioners - not a stepping-stone position.
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