ASD Teaching Assistant

Senploy; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Senploy is partnered with a Lewisham school to recruit an ASD Teaching Assistant. You will support pupils with autism on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, helping access learning, manage sensory needs and build communication and independence skills.

We value calm, patient and reliable individuals who understand structured routines and can support behaviour and personal care where required. This is a rewarding role where your support makes a real difference in pupils' daily learning.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with ASD in school or care settings.
• Patient, calm and reliable in challenging situations.
• Understands sensory needs and maintains structured routines.
• Confident in supporting behaviour and emotional needs.
• Comfortable with personal care if required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with autism in the classroom.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support.
• Assist with communication using visuals, PECS or other strategies.
• Support emotional regulation and behaviour.
• Help maintain clear routines and structure.
• Support personal care where required.
• Work closely with teachers and the SEN team.

Skills

ASD experience

Patience

Reliability

Structured routines

Behaviour support

Job description

We are working with a supportive school in Lewisham, seeking a dedicated ASD Teaching Assistant to support pupils with autism. This is a rewarding role for someone patient, consistent and confident supporting children with additional needs in a structured environment.

You will be supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, helping them to access learning, manage sensory needs and develop communication and independence skills.

The Role:

• Support pupils with autism in the classroom
• Support pupils with autism in the classroom
• Provide 1:1 and small group support
• Provide 1:1 and small group support
• Assist with communication using visuals, PECS or other strategies
• Assist with communication using visuals, PECS or other strategies
• Support emotional regulation and behaviour
• Support emotional regulation and behaviour
• Help maintain clear routines and structure
• Help maintain clear routines and structure
• Support personal care where required
• Support personal care where required
• Work closely with teachers and the SEN team
• Work closely with teachers and the SEN team

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience supporting children with ASD (school or care background)
• Have experience supporting children with ASD (school or care background)
• Be calm, patient and reliable
• Be calm, patient and reliable
• Understand sensory needs and structured routines
• Understand sensory needs and structured routines
• Be confident supporting behaviour and emotional needs
• Be confident supporting behaviour and emotional needs
• Be comfortable with personal care if required
• Be comfortable with personal care if required
• Work well as part of a team
• Work well as part of a team

This is a great opportunity to join a school where your support will make a genuine difference.