ASD-Focused SEN TA for Year 3 | 1:1 Support

Senploy; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Term Futures is recruiting an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 3 pupil with Autism in a Westminster primary school. This is a full-time, long-term temporary role starting ASAP, focused on learning, communication, engagement and enabling access to the Year 3 curriculum.

The role offers weekly pay and dedicated consultant support. Candidates with ASD experience and SEN TA background are encouraged to apply for a stable placement with a supportive school team.

Qualifications

• Previous SEN Teaching Assistant experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting children with Autism (ASD).
• Primary or KS2 experience would be advantageous.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Patient, consistent and able to build positive relationships.
• Understanding of visual strategies and autism-friendly approaches.
• Proactive and confident supporting learning within a mainstream classroom.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted 1:1 ASD support within Year 3.
• Help the pupil access lessons alongside classmates.
• Break learning into clear, manageable steps.
• Use visual resources and structured routines where appropriate.
• Support communication, attention and classroom engagement.
• Reinforce English and Maths learning.
• Encourage independence rather than over-reliance on adult support.
• Support transitions and changes to classroom routines.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCo.
• Monitor progress towards individual and EHCP targets.

Skills

SEN TA

ASD support

Primary/KS2

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Patience

Job description

Long Term Futures is recruiting an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 3 pupil with Autism in a Westminster primary school. This is a full-time, long-term temporary role starting ASAP, focused on learning, communication, engagement and enabling access to the Year 3 curriculum.

The role offers weekly pay and dedicated consultant support. Candidates with ASD experience and SEN TA background are encouraged to apply for a stable placement with a supportive school team.