ASD Teaching assistant

Job Overview

Position: ASD Teaching Assistant Location: Godalming, Surrey Type: Full-time (Monday-Friday, 8:00?am - 3:30?pm) Salary: Paid to scale

We are seeking a dedicated Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Teaching Assistant to support a mainstream classroom in Godalming. Working closely with the class teacher, you will implement individualized strategies that promote inclusion, learning, and wellbeing for pupils on the autism spectrum.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored support to students with ASD, adapting materials and activities to meet individual needs.
• Facilitate social-communication skills through structured play, visual aids, and peer-mediated interactions.
• Monitor and record progress, sharing observations with the teacher and external specialists.
• Assist with behaviour-management plans, employing positive reinforcement and de-escalation techniques.
• Prepare and organise sensory-friendly environments and resources.
• Support the teacher in lesson planning, differentiation, and assessment tasks.
• Foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom culture.

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification in Teaching Assistant work or Special Educational Needs.
• Experience working with children on the autism spectrum, preferably in a mainstream setting.
• Strong understanding of ASD characteristics, communication strategies, and sensory processing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with teachers, parents, and therapists.
• Patience, reliability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary paid to scale.
• Continuous professional development and training.
• Supportive multidisciplinary team in a vibrant school community.

Contact

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jake White on l Ext: 1068.

Equal Opportunities

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

Safeguarding and Compliance

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

Exemptions

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.