Autism Support Assistant – Lewisham

Senovo; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Senovo is seeking an Autism Support Assistant for Lewisham. This full-time temporary/contract role focuses on supporting autistic pupils with communication, sensory regulation, transitions and personalised learning.

No formal teaching qualification is required, but DBS and safeguarding awareness are essential. The successful candidate will work within a SEN school environment across Lewisham, with strong boundaries and reliability expected.

Qualifications

• Experience with autistic pupils is advantageous.
• DBS check and safeguarding awareness are essential.
• Full-time temporary/contract roles across Lewisham.

Responsibilities

• Support autistic pupils with communication, sensory regulation, transitions and personalised learning.
• Maintain strong boundaries and reliability in a SEN school environment.

Skills

Autism support

Communication strategies

Sensory regulation

Structured routines

Reliability

Education

No formal teaching qualification required

Job description

Lewisham, United Kingdom | Posted on 16/09/2026

Autism Support Assistant – Lewisham. Full-time temporary and contract SEN school opportunities across Lewisham. Support autistic pupils with communication, sensory regulation, transitions, structured routines and personalised learning. Experience using visual supports, communication strategies or autism-informed practice is particularly useful. A formal teaching qualification is not essential and QTS is not required. Strong professional boundaries, safeguarding awareness and reliability are essential. Enhanced child-workforce DBS and right-to-work checks apply.