ASD Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; London Borough of Wandsworth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD access

Free parking

Transport links

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Wandsworth is recruiting an ASD Teaching Assistant to work with a Year 1 pupil in a three-form-entry primary school. The role suits an experienced TA or a graduate with Level 3 qualification, eager to learn and develop ASD skills.

The school provides full in-house training and a supportive SENCo to help you settle in. The role requires a proactive, patient, and caring approach to work with children with ASD.

Qualifications

• Experience as ASD teaching assistant or similar role.
• Graduate or Level 3 qualified in education.
• Keen to learn and develop ASD-related skills.
• Willing to support Year 1 student with ASD in class.

Responsibilities

• Support a Year 1 child with ASD in class 3 days a week.
• Help the child stay on track and access the curriculum.
• Deliver de-escalation strategies when needed.
• Collaborate with SENCo and school staff to settle in.

Skills

Patience

De-escalation

Proactive approach

Caring approach

Education

Graduate

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced ASD Teaching Assistant or looking for a Teaching Assistant role where you can develop your ASD Teaching Assistant Skills?

Are you looking for part time or full time work?

Would you like to work in the borough of Wandsworth?

• November 2026 start
• ASD Teaching Assistant Role
• Full Time / Term Time Role
• Key Stage 1
• Contract Role until July 2027 with opportunity to extend for the next academic year
• Excellent Transport Links and free parking available
• Access to excellent CPD in school and through Academics CPD - All free of charge

Here at Academics LTD I am working with a fantastic three form entry Primary school in Wandsworth to recruit an ASD teaching assistant to work alongside a child in Year 1 with ASD. The child need support 3 days a week to help him in class to stay on track and access the curriculum.

This role would suit an experienced Teaching Assistant or a graduate / Level 3 qualified person who is keen to learn and develop their skills working with children with ASD.

The school offers full in house training and there is a very experienced and supportive SENCo who is will help the successful teaching assistant settle in to their new role.

This role would suit a teaching assistant who has a proactive and caring approach to work with children with Autism. The child displays good behaviour however can become dysregulated and need to be taken out of class from time to time. You will need to be able to be patient and be comfortable learning and delivering de-escalation strategies to support the child when needed.

This would be a perfect role for an ASD Teaching Assistant who would like to develop their skill set ahead of further training to become an SEN Teacher or Educational Psychologist.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.