Location: Gateshead

Hours: 8:30–15:30, Monday – Friday

Start: September

Pay: £107.71 (Based on 6.5-hour day rate)

Autism Teaching Assistant

Flexible Part-Time & Full-Time Roles | Gateshead

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of neurodiverse children and young people? Whether you have experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Support Worker, Youth Worker or have previously worked with children with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.

Milk Education is seeking dedicated Autism Teaching Assistants to support pupils with autism and complex needs across primary schools in Gateshead. Opportunities are available on both a part-time and full-time basis, with flexible supply work, long-term placements and permanent opportunities available.

Responsibilities of an Autism Teaching Assistant may include:

• Supporting pupils with autism and complex needs in the classroom and around the school
• Implementing tailored strategies to promote engagement, emotional regulation and learning
• Working closely with teachers and therapists to deliver individualised support plans
• Supporting children on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
• Encouraging communication, independence and social development
• Managing behaviour with empathy, patience and consistency
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing

Autism Teaching Assistant Essential Criteria:

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within SEN settings
• Experience supporting pupils with autism or complex needs 
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence managing behaviours with empathy and structure
• A calm, resilient and proactive approach
• A relevant degree - Psychology, Childhood Studies... (preferred)
• A teaching assistant qualification (preferred)
• Availability for at least 3 days per week (flexible)
• Local to Gateshead (no relocation)

Why Work with Milk Education as an Autism Teaching Assistant?

Milk Education are an eco-friendly, purpose-driven supply agency, driven to make a change, with a mission to be the MOST REWARDING agency to work both with and for.

Benefits to YOU:

• Excellent rates of pay
• Health and wellbeing support
• Free training and development opportunities
• 24/7 access to your personal consultant
• Referral programme
• Support and guidance if you wish to progress into teacher training or a permanent school role

Apply Now

If you're ready to take the next step towards a career in Primary Teaching while making a positive impact in a welcoming primary school in Gateshead, we'd love to hear from you.

Please email your CV to: elena.stain@milk-education.co.uk

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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