ASD SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary

Teach Now Limited; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now is recruiting a patient and reliable SEN Teaching Assistant (ASD) for an inclusive secondary school in Barnet. You will support students across KS3 and KS4 who have autism and associated communication, sensory or social needs.

This role requires consistency, emotional awareness and the ability to build trust with young people while maintaining clear expectations. The role offers opportunities to work with teachers and the SEN team, develop classroom strategies and contribute to

Qualifications

• Recent experience supporting children or young people with autism.
• Experience in a secondary school, specialist setting or youth environment.
• A calm, structured and consistent approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• An understanding of sensory needs and reasonable adjustments.
• A commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Providing individual and small-group support for students with ASD.
• Helping students understand lesson tasks and classroom instructions.
• Supporting communication, organisation and emotional regulation.
• Using visual timetables, structured routines and agreed support strategies.
• Encouraging independence and positive peer relationships.
• Supporting students during transitions and unstructured times.
• Recording progress and sharing relevant information with the SEN team.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO and pastoral staff.

Job description

Teach Now is recruiting a patient and reliable SEN Teaching Assistant (ASD) for an inclusive secondary school in Barnet. You will support students across KS3 and KS4 who have autism and associated communication, sensory or social needs.

This role requires consistency, emotional awareness and the ability to build trust with young people while maintaining clear expectations. The role offers opportunities to work with teachers and the SEN team, develop classroom strategies and contribute to