Classroom Assistant - Autism

Job Title: Teaching Assistant – Special Education Support
Location: Chorley

Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and adaptable Teaching Assistant to join our education team at a leading specialist provider.

The ideal candidate will support children with autism and complex learning needs across all key stages, working closely with teachers to foster a positive learning environment.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people while developing your career in special education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support classroom activities and educational programs for pupils with autism and complex needs
• Assist teachers in managing pupil behaviour and promoting positive interactions
• Establish and maintain strong, supportive relationships with pupils, acting as a role model
• Respond to individual needs and adapt practice to support diverse learning requirements
• Contribute to creating a safe, caring, and inclusive environment for all students

Requirements:

• Resilience and the ability to support vulnerable children with emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Strong communication skills to effectively engage with pupils and team members
• Excellent organisational skills to support educational activities and classroom management
• Compassionate and caring nature, with a genuine desire to support young people's development
• Attentiveness to individual needs and the ability to adapt to changing situations

We offer a comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and career progression opportunities. Benefits include access to a reward and discount scheme, pension scheme, paid DBS, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, and more.

Above all, we provide a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can flourish in your career and feel rewarded by helping those who need it most. If you want residential childcare to be a job for life, this is the role for you.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.