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Autism SEND Teaching Assistant

Posted: 05-11-2026
Category: Teaching Assistants
Location: Melton Mowbray
Type: Full-time / Temporary
Salary: £90 - £105 per day

Primary SEND Teaching Assistant

Are you a psychology graduate or a SEN Teaching Assistant who is eager to secure a fresh & exciting role supporting primary pupils who have an ASC / autism diagnosis or SEND needs.

Take the next exciting career steps towards this highly rewarding ASC / Autism Teaching Assistant and make a real impact on the academic and social development of students, whilst gaining invaluable experience within an excellent primary setting.

The ASC / Autism Teaching Assistant opportunity would see you working with students on a 1:1 / 2:1 basis at a welcoming primary school, located in central Melton Mowbray, that boasts excellent induction, training and development plans for all staff.

This ASC / Autism Teaching Assistant position is a long-term and full time one, working five days a week during term time.

Interested, wish to apply, or find out more? Simply apply on this page today to register your interest in this ASC / Autism Teaching Assistant role with Patrick at Smile Education.

ASC / Autism Teaching Assistant – what makes you suited to this role:

Prior experience working with children
SEN / care experience is desirable
Supportive, proactive, and caring manner
Works well independently and as part of a team
A full enhanced DBS, which can be processed through Smile Education.
Valid right to work in the UK

This primary School – Where you will be working:

Melton Mowbray medium sized primary school
Autism specialist – cognitive and neurological needs
Graded as Good with Outstanding elements by OfSTED
Large grounds with fantastic facilities, resources, and equipment
Fantastic induction, training and development for all staff
Friendly, approchable and caring staff
Parking available

In return, Smile Education offer:

A supportive and helpful consultant - Patrick
Competitive rates of pay
Ongoing professional development opportunities.
A wide range of primary school clients
Simple registration process

If this ASC / Autism Teaching Assistant role sounds like a perfect fit for you or if you would like additional information on other opportunities, please contact Patrick at Smile Education East Midlands using: patrick@smile-education.co.uk or call 0116 507 1692.

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be required to undergo compliance checks, including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS, and Qualifications checks.

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We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.

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