Job Description

Autism Support Teaching Assistant - Rochdale

Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only
Pay: Up to 120 per day (dependent on experience)

Aspire People is seeking an experienced Autism Support Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Rochdale on a full-time basis. This role will involve providing dedicated support for pupils with autism, helping them access learning, develop communication skills and successfully engage in school life.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant who has a strong understanding of autism and can provide consistent, structured support tailored to individual needs.

You will work closely with one or more pupils with autism throughout the school day, helping them manage routines, transitions and classroom expectations. Some pupils may require support with communication, emotional regulation and sensory needs, while others may benefit from assistance developing social skills and independence.

The school is looking for a calm, patient and confident individual who can build positive relationships whilst maintaining clear boundaries and high expectations.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with autism
- Support pupils to access learning activities and classroom routines
- Use autism-friendly strategies and approaches to promote engagement
- Assist with communication and social interaction skills
- Implement behaviour support plans and agreed intervention strategies
- Support emotional regulation and help pupils manage challenging situations
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and wider support staff
- Promote independence, confidence and positive outcomes

The successful candidate will have:

- Previous experience supporting pupils with autism
- A strong understanding of the needs of autistic children
- Experience implementing strategies to support communication and emotional regulation
- Excellent relationship-building skills
- The ability to remain calm and consistent in challenging situations
- A proactive and positive approach to supporting learning

Essential Requirements

- Experience working with children with autism
- Team Teach training or a comparable de-escalation and positive handling qualification
- Full-time availability, Monday to Friday
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Fluent spoken and written English
- Willingness to complete safeguarding and vetting checks

Desirable Experience

- Applications are welcomed from candidates with backgrounds in:
- SEN schools or specialist provisions
- Mainstream schools with autism provisions
- Behaviour support roles
- Youth work or family support
- Care and support settings involving autistic children or young people

Available to you

- Competitive daily rates up to 120 per day
- Full-time, long-term opportunity
- Support from a dedicated Aspire People consultant
- Opportunities to develop specialist SEN experience
- A rewarding role making a genuine difference to a child's educational journey

If you have experience supporting autistic pupils and hold Team Teach or similar positive handling training, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and a member of the Aspire People team will be in touch to discuss this opportunity in Rochdale.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.