Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant – Resource Provision

Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant – Resource Provision

Areas:
Wakefield | Leeds | Bradford

PK Education are seeking Autism Specialist Teaching Assistants to support pupils within SEND resource provisions and specialist settings across West Yorkshire from September 2026.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience supporting:

• ASC
• Communication needs
• Sensory regulation
• Non-verbal pupils
• Structured routine support

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to provide a calm, engaging and supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis
• Delivering structured interventions
• Supporting transitions and routines
• Encouraging communication and engagement
• Managing sensory needs positively

Whether your background is in education, care or support work, we would love to hear from you.

Ongoing training and SEND CPD available through PK Education.

– Competitive rates of pay from between £100 – £115  per day (AWR Compliant)

-On the job training provided by the school

-24/7 support and feedback from experienced education consultants

We pride ourselves on intelligently matching our supply and permanent candidates to schools, ensuring that the opportunities stretch and fulfil career ambitions. This is a promise that we have been delivering since 2005, with our simple, honest approach: offering our candidates highly competitive rates of pay with no hassle. We are committed to get it right. First time. Our mission is simple. To Inspire Potential. In our team. In our candidates. In every child.

PK education is committed to embracing equal opportunities and diversity for all employees, workers and applicants; and shall adhere to such a policy at all times.