Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant: 52-Week Term-Time Role

Ambitious about Autism; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts (Blue Light Card)

Full benefits package

CPD training

Job summary

Ambitious about Autism is recruiting a Specialist Teaching Assistant for our Ofsted-Outstanding TreeHouse School in Muswell Hill, North London. The role is full-time and permanent, term-time only but paid across 52 weeks, with a start date in November 2026.

You will support autistic pupils 1:1, helping them access learning and develop communication, confidence and independence. The post involves working with pupils who may exhibit distress, and includes involvement in community activities; there

Responsibilities

• Responding to behaviours of distress with patient and supportive care
• Supporting pupils with personal care
• Access learning
• Developing communication, confidence and independence
• Celebrate progress – however big or small
• Take part in community based activities like swimming, skiing and horse riding
• Helping our pupils feel safe, understood and proud of themselves

Job description

Ambitious about Autism is recruiting a Specialist Teaching Assistant for our Ofsted-Outstanding TreeHouse School in Muswell Hill, North London. The role is full-time and permanent, term-time only but paid across 52 weeks, with a start date in November 2026.

You will support autistic pupils 1:1, helping them access learning and develop communication, confidence and independence. The post involves working with pupils who may exhibit distress, and includes involvement in community activities; there