Teaching Assistant - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Helen Allison School, Meopham

• Ref:KCC886-6046-205S
• Posted:17/07/2026
• Pay:£22,244.955 plus Outer Fringe Allowance
• Start Date:TBC
• App Close Date:24/07/2026 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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To protect our autistic pupils and young adults within the National Autistic Society, all employees will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include additional references and criminal background checks. 

We are looking for individuals who have a passion to work in an organisation that specialises in autism, supporting autistic children and adults on the autism spectrum to live the lives they choose.  This role is based in our school, the main part of your role will be to support our pupils during the day.

What You’ll Do

• Support the children to access the school’s curriculum within the school day 
• Maintain daily records of assessment as directed by the teacher 
• Support with class organisation at the start and end of each day 

What We’re Looking For 

• Good written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail 
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to work in a non-confrontational way to ensure individual’s needs are met

This role is a permanent, term time position for 37 hours per week (Term Time + 1 week Inset Days)

What we can offer you

• Pension– Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
• Training– Great induction and training, including autism training.
• Discounts– Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
• Healthcare– Cash plan for permanent staff.
• Life Assurance– 2x your base salary.
• Flexible Benefits– Options like private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension.
• Support– 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
• Mindfulness– Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
• Blue Light Card– Eligibility for discounts.

For more information about this job please contact helen.allison@nas.org.uk 

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from autistic people.  

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.  

We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.  

Please click here to view the safeguarding policy and please click here to view the policy and procedure for employment of ex-offenders.  

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. 

Important Information 

Agencies need not apply.

Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas. 

The National Autistic Society may use artificial intelligence (AI) to assist our recruitment team with reviewing applications for this role. All application decisions are made by people and are not determined automatically by AI. 

Information about the school

Join Us as Teaching Assistant

At the National Autistic Society, we offer many services to support autistic children and young people. We work to improve education, care, and experiences so they can reach their full potential.

About the School Helen Allison School is a welcoming and inclusive independent National Autistic Society day school. We cater for children on the autism spectrum aged 5-19 who have an Education, Health and Care plan. We are a small school that can take up to 83 pupils and on average has around 6 pupils per class.

Helen Allison School has been recognised with Beacon Status following Autism Accreditation and Good with Outstanding features from OFSTED.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Amelia Branch
• Address:Helen Allison School, Longfield Road, Meopham, Kent, DA13 0EW
• Telephone: 01474 814878
• Email: HRHub@nas.org.uk

Fax: 01474 812033