Autism Specialist. Job in Lewisham Education & Training Jobs

Remedy Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding specialist school in Lambeth is seeking a Teaching Assistant - Autism and Social Communication to support children with complex social communication needs. The role involves delivering tailored support in class and working closely with professionals. Benefits include excellent training, career progression options, and a focus on staff wellbeing. Experience is not required as full training will be given.

Benefits

Excellent training and induction

Career progression routes

Comprehensive CPD

Focus on staff wellbeing

Generous pension and employee benefits

Qualifications

• Experience is not essential – full training provided.
• Adaptable and keen to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support children in class, small groups, and 1:1 sessions.
• Deliver interventions with guidance from therapists.
• Provide emotional, pastoral, and behavioral support.
• Build positive relationships and help pupils communicate.
• Assist teachers in delivering inclusive lessons.

Skills

Passion for working with children with SEN/Autism

Caring and patient

Strong communication skills

Effective team player

Education

Graduate in Psychology, Education or Speech and Language

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Autism and Social Communication

Location: Lambeth Contract: Full-time, Term-time only Salary: 105 - 120 per day

Join an Outstanding specialist school where we work together to make sense of the world, supporting children to develop emotional wellbeing, communication confidence, social understanding, and independence.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant - Autism and Social Communication to support pupils with complex social communication needs and/or Autism. You'll work closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals to deliver tailored support and make a real difference in children's lives.

About the School

Our school is recognised as a centre of excellence for Autism and social communication. Staff are trained and supported in using a range of specialist strategies to help pupils learn, grow and thrive.

Why Join Us?

• Excellent training and induction
• Career progression routes into teaching or therapy
• Comprehensive CPD in Autism and communication support
• Focus on staff wellbeing
• Generous pension and employee benefits

The Role

You’ll:

• Support children in class, small groups and 1:1 sessions
• Deliver interventions with guidance from Speech and Language Therapists
• Provide emotional, pastoral and behavioural support
• Build positive relationships and help pupils communicate with confidence
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging, inclusive lessons
• Safeguard pupils and attend training and meetings as required

About You

Experience is not essential - we provide full training. You should be:

• Passionate about working with children with SEN/Autism
• Caring, patient, adaptable and a good listener
• A strong communicator and effective team player
• Keen to learn and develop professionally

If you're a graduate in Psychology, Education or Speech and Language, or simply want to make a meaningful impact, this is a perfect opportunity.

Apply today to join our outstanding team and help every child make sense of their world.