Autism Specialist Teaching Assistants Needed in Preston

Teaching Assistant – Temp to Perm
Location: Preston
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £95–£115 per day

TeacherActive is currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education setting in the Preston area on a temporary to permanent basis, with an immediate start available.

This role is based within a small, supportive independent specialist school that provides education for children and young people who have autism and additional social, emotional, and behavioural needs. The school prides itself on creating a structured, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where pupils are supported to develop confidence, independence, and essential life skills. Classes are intentionally small with high staff-to-student ratios, allowing for personalised support and strong relationships between staff and pupils.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting pupils both academically and socially, helping them to engage with learning and regulate be...