Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant

Clarus Education; Richmond; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An Outstanding primary school in Richmond is seeking an Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs. Ideal candidates will have childcare-related experience, particularly with Autism, ADHD, and SEMH, and should be resilient and empathetic. This role offers the opportunity to provide crucial support in a well-resourced and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children (3-11) with SEN, ideally Autism, ADHD, SEMH.
• Must be patient, calm-natured, and adaptable.
• Strong desire to exceed role expectations.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEN on a daily basis.
• Liaise with Class Teachers and the SENDCO regarding children’s progress.
• Provide a safe learning environment and deliver specialist interventions.

Skills

Resilience

Empathy

Adaptability

Education

Childcare-related experience

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02.06.2025

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Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant – Richmond – Long-Term

Q: Are you graduating this year and want to gain classroom experience?

Q: Are you seeking an opportunity that offers a rewarding and enriching experience?

An Outstanding primary school based in Richmond, SW London is on the hunt for a Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant to support pupils with various SEN such as Autism (ASD), ADHD, SEMH.

If you have any experience with children aged 3-11 with SEN (ASD, ADHD, SEMH) we would love to hear from you! This does not have to be direct school experience; any transferrable skills will be considered.

Apply for this Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant opportunity today, trial days and interviews are being held now, ahead of September 2024!!

JOB DESCRIPTION – Autism Teaching Assistant:

• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Support students with SEN on a day-to-day basis (ASD, SEMH, ADHD, and more)
• Liaising with Class Teachers and the SENDCO regarding the progress of children
• Provide a stimulating and safe learning environment for children
• Delivering specialist interventions
• Liaising with the school’s therapists
• September 2024 Start – Full Time
• Located in the Borough of Richmond

PERSON SPECIFICATION – Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant:

• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Experience in supporting children (3-11) with SEN – Autism, ADHD, SEMH – Ideal
• Childcare-related experience, ideally with an SEN focus - Essential
• You MUST be resilient, patient, calm-natured, empathetic & adaptable
• A hardworking and drivenindividual who will exceed all expectations of the role requirements

SCHOOL DESCRIPTION – Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant:

• Very well facilitated and with modern resources
• Fantastic SEN provision
• Bespoke SEN training
• Welcoming and supportive staff (SEN specialists)

DO NOT DELAY - APPLY TODAY – the school are looking to interview fantastic SEN Teaching Assistants this month, ahead of the summer break (July 19th) - if shortlisted, we will be in touch within 24hrs .

Click ‘Apply Now’ and send your CV to Sally at Clarus Education to apply for this Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant role.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Please note you must have the right to work full-time in the UK to be considered for this position, we do not offer sponsorship.

If shortlisted for this Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant role, our team will be in touch within 48hrs.