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ASD Teaching Assistant

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Posted on Jul 14, 2026 by CV-Library
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£90 - £120 Daily
Contract/Project
Job Title: ASD Teaching Assistant
Area: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term
Rate: £90 - £120 per day (dependent on experience and responsibilities)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the School:

We are working with an outstanding special needs school in Leeds, committed to providing exceptional support to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other special educational needs (SEN). The school is dedicated to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where students with ASD, as well as those with additional needs, can thrive academically and personally. The focus is on empowering students to achieve their full potential in a nurturing setting.

As an ASD Teaching Assistant, you will:

Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with ASD, assisting them in engaging with lessons and school activities.
* Support students with their social, emotional, and behavioral development, helping them navigate classroom interactions and develop essential life skills.
* Assist the class teacher in delivering personalized learning plans, following the guidelines in students' Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
* Implement strategies alongside the SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) to promote an inclusive and positive classroom environment.

What We're Looking For:

Experience working with children with ASD or other SEN, preferably in an educational environment.
* A compassionate, patient, and empathetic approach to supporting students with autism and other additional needs.
* A genuine desire to work in education and help children overcome barriers to learning.
* A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.To be eligible, you must:

Have the Right to Work in the UK.
* Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service OR be willing to apply for a new one.
* Provide two professional child-related references.Why work with us?

Competitive daily rate based on experience.
* The chance to make a real difference in the lives of students with ASD and other special needs.
* A long-term position with the potential for career growth and progression.If you're an enthusiastic, patient, and dedicated ASD Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in Leeds, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and pass all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this role. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

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Reference: 225368916

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ASD Teaching Assistant

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Posted on Jul 14, 2026 by CV-Library

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Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£90 - £120 Daily
Contract/Project
Job Title: ASD Teaching Assistant
Area: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term
Rate: £90 - £120 per day (dependent on experience and responsibilities)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the School:

We are working with an outstanding special needs school in Leeds, committed to providing exceptional support to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other special educational needs (SEN). The school is dedicated to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where students with ASD, as well as those with additional needs, can thrive academically and personally. The focus is on empowering students to achieve their full potential in a nurturing setting.

As an ASD Teaching Assistant, you will:

Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with ASD, assisting them in engaging with lessons and school activities.
* Support students with their social, emotional, and behavioral development, helping them navigate classroom interactions and develop essential life skills.
* Assist the class teacher in delivering personalized learning plans, following the guidelines in students' Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
* Implement strategies alongside the SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) to promote an inclusive and positive classroom environment.

What We're Looking For:

Experience working with children with ASD or other SEN, preferably in an educational environment.
* A compassionate, patient, and empathetic approach to supporting students with autism and other additional needs.
* A genuine desire to work in education and help children overcome barriers to learning.
* A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.To be eligible, you must:

Have the Right to Work in the UK.
* Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service OR be willing to apply for a new one.
* Provide two professional child-related references.Why work with us?

Competitive daily rate based on experience.
* The chance to make a real difference in the lives of students with ASD and other special needs.
* A long-term position with the potential for career growth and progression.If you're an enthusiastic, patient, and dedicated ASD Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in Leeds, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and pass all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this role. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

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Reference: 225368916

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