ASD Teaching Assistant - Tradewind Recruitment : Job Details

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking dedicated ASD Teaching Assistants to support pupils with autism and learning disabilities in SEN schools across Hull & East Riding from September 2025.

These roles are ideal for individuals with a calm, patient, and compassionate approach who are passionate about making a genuine difference in children's lives. You will be instrumental in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.

• Provide Tailored Support: Offer crucial 1:1 and small group support to pupils with autism and learning disabilities, helping them to access the curriculum and achieve their individual goals.

• Implement Personalised Plans: Work closely with the class teacher and SENCo to implement individual education plans (IEPs), behaviour plans, and communication strategies.

• Promote Communication and Social Skills: Support students in developing their social communication and emotional regulation skills, using strategies such as visual aids, social stories, and preferred interests to build positive interactions.

• Assist with Daily Routines: Help pupils navigate classroom routines, transitions, and sensory needs to ensure they feel safe and secure within the school environment.

• Encourage Independence: Empower students by fostering their independence and resilience, celebrating every achievement, big or small.

• Experience with Autism and Learning Disabilities: Previous experience working with children or young people with autism and/or learning disabilities in a school, care, or youth setting.

• Essential Mindset: A positive, proactive, and compassionate mindset with the ability to remain calm and adaptable in challenging situations.

• Safeguarding: An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply for one).

• Desirable Training: Relevant training or knowledge of strategies such as PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) or Makaton is highly desirable, but not essential as training can be provided.

• Weekly pay, paid every Friday

• Local Hull & East Riding roles with flexible working options

• Free CPD including ASD and behaviour management

• A supportive consultant and clear progression pathways

Apply now to be considered for ASD TA roles in Hull & East Riding starting September! contact Matt on or email

Tradewind Recruitment - Specialists in SEND support.