ASC Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education staffing agency is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant for day-to-day cover at a specialist school in Waltham Forest. You will support autistic pupils with their communication and sensory needs, using structured routines and patience to create a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates should have experience in ASC settings and a steady approach to challenges. This flexible role offers competitive pay and potential for permanent placement.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella deductions

Free CPD courses

Support from a friendly consultant

Flexible local work

Qualifications

• Experience in ASC settings, SEN schools, care, or youth support roles.
• A steady approach when the day doesn’t go to plan.
• A kind, respectful way of building trust with pupils who need time to feel safe.

Responsibilities

• Supporting autistic pupils with communication, sensory regulation, and transitions.
• Using visual timetables, simple language, and structured routines.
• Creating calm, low-stress environments for learning and independence.

Skills

Experience in ASC settings

Understanding of sensory needs

Flexible communication styles

Ability to build trust

Job description

Teaching Assistant – ASC Specialist School (Day-to-Day Cover)

Location: Waltham Forest
Pay: £90 to £95 per day
Contract: Flexible day cover, immediate start

If you’re patient, calm, and brilliant at understanding what children need even when they can’t always say it, an ASC specialist school in Waltham Forest is looking for you. They need flexible Teaching Assistants for day-to-day cover who can offer reassurance, structure, and genuine warmth.

This is a specialist setting designed for autistic pupils who thrive with clear routines and adults who understand sensory needs, communication differences, and the power of predictability. It’s a school with a kind team, thoughtful leadership, and a real appreciation for people who bring empathy into the room.

What your day might involve

• Supporting autistic pupils with communication, sensory regulation, and transitions
• Using visual timetables, simple language, and structured routines
• Working closely with teachers, behaviour specialists, and therapists
• Creating calm, low-stress environments for learning and independence
• Offering encouragement, patience, and a warm presence throughout the day

You’ll be great for this role if you have

• Experience in ASC settings, SEN schools, care, or youth support roles
• A steady approach when the day doesn’t go to plan
• An understanding of sensory needs and flexible communication styles
• A kind, respectful way of building trust with pupils who need time to feel safe

What Protocol Education offers

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella deductions
• Free CPD through our online academy, including ASC and behaviour courses
• A friendly consultant who knows local SEN schools and supports your bookings
• Flexible, local work across supportive specialist settings in Waltham Forest

If you’re ready to make a difference in a school where every small breakthrough is celebrated, I’d love to get you started.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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