ASD Teaching Assistant

Remedy Recruitment Group; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Education is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support students with ASD in a South East London secondary school. The post focuses on Years 7 and 8, with 1:1 and small group work in KS3/KS4.

You will join a supportive team and contribute to inclusive education, drawing on ASD knowledge, PECS, and Makaton to assist learning and engagement. The role is temporary with a competitive daily rate.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a Primary or Secondary School.
• Experience with students on the ASD spectrum.
• Able to work in Key Stages 3 and 4 and support 1:1 or small groups.
• Good literacy and numeracy, proactive and professional.

Responsibilities

• Support students with ASD in KS3/KS4 on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Work within a large multi-skilled team under strong SEND leadership.
• Promote inclusion and adapt support to varying student needs.
• Collaborate with school staff to monitor progress and behaviour.

Skills

ASD knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Emotional intelligence

Team player

Education

Degree level education

Tools

PECS

Makaton

Job description

Posted 20 August 2026 Salary £100 - £117 per day Location Greenwich Job type Temporary Discipline Special Education Needs Reference TAASDYear7and8SE18SE_1787223392

An small Secondary School in South East London, Plumsted are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to support a students with ASD in Years 7 and 8.

The School - Plumsted, South East London

• Fantastic Secondary school that offers its staff brilliant support and its pupil's fantastic teaching.
• Students for support will be in Years 7 and 8, who are capable and enthusiastic
• Stable, strong and dynamic leadership team
• The school are regarded as extremely successful in nurturing talent and encouraging inquisition
• Collegiate to the school which makes for an inclusive working environment.
• Inclusive support team overseen by excellent SENDCO

Person Specification

• You will need to have worked as a Teaching Assistant in a Primary or Secondary School and have specific experience working with students on the ASD spectrum
• Experienced candidates are encouraged to apply as the school could offer opportunity to develop the role into a position with responsibility for a team.
• Ideally you will have experience of working in a mixed ability primary or secondary School.
• If you have worked in Key Stage 2 in primary Schools and Key Stages 3 - 4in Secondary Schools before then this would be an ideal role for you
• You will have good ASD knowledge and some experience of PECS and Makaton
• Ability to work well as part of a large multi skilled team.
• Flexible and adaptable
• Ambitious and driven
• Bright, energetic individuals who either have experience working in secondary schools or who are educated to degree level and have an interest in working with SEN children/young people are very successful at this school
• Support and training will be provided by both the school and us here at Remedy Education. The ideal candidate would have:
• Experience with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills and Emotional Intelligence
• Experience in a Classroom, Social Care or Youth work setting
• Good Literacy and Numeracy Skills
• A Positive, Proactive, Professional, Friendly and Outgoing Personality

About the Role

• Chance to work in lovely Secondary School with students on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Working with students in Key Stages 3 & 4
• Rewarding opportunity to affect change and development
• Ability and understanding to help the student with varying needs
• Support through a range of subjects - interesting and varied role
• Plenty of scope for promotion and development within the role as student number increases.

When you apply with Remedy Education, you get:

• Top rates of pay
• Professional support from our team of experienced consultants who offer guidance both pre and post placement
• Opportunities to progress your career
• CPD courses
• Ongoing access to the best and most exclusive future roles in South East London

Remedy Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%