ASD Teaching Assistant

Remedy Recruitment Group; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Recruitment Group is seeking an ASD Teaching Assistant in Lewisham, South East London. The role focuses on supporting pupils with autism, including 1:1 and small group work to help access learning and develop communication and independence skills.

The ideal candidate will be calm, patient, and reliable, with experience in ASD and a good understanding of sensory needs and structured routines. Personal care support may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with ASD (school or care background).
• Calm, patient and reliable with good teamwork.
• Understanding of sensory needs and 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.
• Collaborate closely with teachers and the SEN team.

Skills

ASD

Patience

1:1 support

Team collaboration

Job description

ASD Teaching Assistant
Location: Lewisham, South East London
Pay: £95-£115 per day
Start Date: As soon as possible

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
• 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

The Ideal Candidate Will:

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

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