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Autism Support Assistant

NextGen Leeds
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

Contract type

Full Time

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  • NextGen Teachers is seeking a full-time Autism Support Assistant for a temporary to permanent contract in Leeds, LS9, with an ASAP start date.
  • Candidates must have previous school-based experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly those with Autism, PMLD, ADHD, and behavioral challenges.
  • The role involves providing 1:1 support, group intervention, and classroom assistance, requiring strong communication skills for liaising with parents and staff.
  • Applicants should have experience with SEN/SEMH needs, strong behavior management skills, and an enhanced child DBS, along with two professional references.
  • The position offers a schedule of 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday, with 13 weeks of holiday per year, and the salary is competitive based on experience.

Autism Support Assistant

Full-time / Temporary to Permanent contract

ASAP start date

NextGen Teachers have an exciting opportunity for a Autism Support Assistant based in Leeds, LS9. The ideal Autism Support Assistant will have experience working with children with special educational needs, such as Autism, PMLD, ADHD and behavioural challenges. This role will include 1:1 support work with children as well as group intervention and classroom support. Strong communication is essential, in order to successfully liaise with parents and staff regarding reports and assessments for the children in regards to development plans.

  • Leeds School
  • ASAP start dates
  • Full-time contract
  • 8:30 - 3:30 (Monday - Friday)
  • 13 weeks of holiday per year
  • Previous School-based experience is required

We seeking a caring and compassionate individual who has experience with SEN/SEMH needs. This role could also be suitable for a candidate who has worked in a Childrens residential home or as a Support Worker for young adults.

Requirements for Autism Support Assistant:

  • Experience working with SEN/SEMH needs
  • Strong behaviour management skills
  • An enhanced child DBS on the update service (or willingness to complete one)
  • Two professional references
  • The right to work in the UK

If you are interested in this position and would like to discuss please contact Caitlyn Johnson on

or, email: .

We look forward to hearing from you.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.