ASD Teaching Assistants - Lewisham

Tradewind Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer-a-Friend Bonus

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking confident, resilient Teaching Assistants to support pupils across primary and secondary schools in the London Borough of Lewisham.

You will assist students with ASD, SLCN, and other complex needs, work 1:1 or in small groups, de-escalate incidents, support emotional wellbeing, and work with staff to implement positive behaviour strategies.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people with behavioural needs (in education, youth work, or care settings).
• Calm, confident, and positive under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A proactive, empathetic, and firm-but-fair approach.
• A DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Working 1:1 or in small groups
• De-escalating incidents calmly and professionally, using restorative approaches where appropriate
• Supporting pupils' emotional wellbeing and personal development
• Working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and SENCOs to implement behaviour strategies
• Modelling positive behaviour and building trusting relationships with young people

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Empathetic

Proactive

Firm but fair

Job description

Do you have a passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning and thrive in their education? Tradewind Recruitment is seeking confident, resilient, and empathetic Teaching Assistant to work across a range of primary and secondary schools in the London Borough of Lewisham. This is a fantastic opportunity for those with experience in youth work, pastoral support, SEND, or behaviour management who are looking for flexible and rewarding work within education.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant you will be responsible for supporting students with ASD, SLCN, MLD and other compelx needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Working 1:1 or in small groups
• De-escalating incidents calmly and professionally, using restorative approaches where appropriate
• Supporting pupils' emotional wellbeing and personal development
• Working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and SENCOs to implement behaviour strategies
• Modelling positive behaviour and building trusting relationships with young people

£100 Refer-a-Friend Bonus – for every successful referral

Who We're Looking For

• Previous experience working with children or young people with behavioural needs (in education, youth work, or care settings)
• Calm, confident, and positive under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A proactive, empathetic, and firm-but-fair approach
• A DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one
• Right to work in the UK