Job description
Job Title: ASD Teaching Assistant (Secondary)
Location: Sunderland
Salary: £84 - £108 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Daily Supply, Long-Term
Do you have a heart for helping young people with autism thrive in school and beyond?
GSL Education are chuffed to bits to be working with a brilliant secondary school in Sunderland, and we’re on the lookout for a kind-hearted, reliable, and enthusiastic ASD Teaching Assistant to join their fantastic team. If you're patient, proactive, and passionate about supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), this could be just the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!
✨ About the Role:
You’ll be part of a nurturing and inclusive environment, working closely with pupils who need that little bit of extra support to help them shine . From supporting communication to encouraging social skills and emotional development, your role will be truly meaningful.
Key Responsibilities of a ASD TA (Secondary):
✅ Support students one-to-one and in small groups
✅ Help deliver tailored learning activities based on their needs
✅ Implement IEPs and positive behaviour strategies
✅ Use PECS, Makaton, visual timetables, or sensory resources (where appropriate)
✅ Encourage independence and participation in school life
✅ Build brilliant relationships with students, staff, and parents
✅ Monitor progress and report to the wider support team
✅ Ensure safeguarding and student welfare is always the top priority ️
What We’re Looking For you to be a ASD TA (Secondary):
Experience working with children with ASD (school experience a bonus!)
Level 2 or 3 TA qualification (preferred but not essential)
♀️ Calm, patient, and flexible mindset
Great communication skills and a team-player attitude
Updated CV covering the last 10 years (with references)
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)
What You’ll Get as a ASD TA (Secondary):
Competitive daily rates (paid weekly!)
Opportunities across top schools in the North East
Personal support from a dedicated consultant
A chance to make a real difference in young lives
️ Safeguarding Commitment:
Your role will involve supporting some of the most vulnerable students, so safeguarding is crucial. All successful applicants must pass enhanced background checks and have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be happy to apply for one).
At GSL Education, we’re proud to be an ethical, inclusive, and independent education agency providing high-quality staff to schools across the North East .
Apply Now!
Click ‘apply now’ to submit your up-to-date CV and take the next step in your education journey.
Referral Bonus:
Know someone amazing? Refer a Teacher or Teaching Assistant and get £100 when they’re successfully placed!
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