Autism Support Assistant - Primary School Impact

JobsinED Ltd; London Borough of Redbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Ilford Primary School is seeking an ASD Teaching Assistant to support pupils with autism in a full-time, long-term role. You will work under the guidance of teachers and the SENCO to implement personalised strategies, promote communication, and build pupils' confidence within a mainstream classroom.

The role focuses on developing independence, social skills and academic readiness, with opportunities to gain experience in SEND provision and progression toward further education or training in

Qualifications

• Strong academic background suitable for graduate-level study
• Interest in autism, neurodiversity and inclusive education
• Ability to build trusting relationships with diverse learners
• Calm, patient and observant with sensory and emotional needs
• Interest in progression toward educational psychology or related fields

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for pupils with autism, adapting activities to communication and learning needs
• Implement structured routines, visual timetables and communication strategies
• Deliver targeted interventions to develop social communication and early academic skills
• Encourage independence through planned activities and positive reinforcement
• Monitor pupil engagement and behavior, share observations with staff
• Adapt resources for sensory preferences and individual learning profiles
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCO and specialists to ensure consistency

Education

2:1 degree or above in Psychology, Education, Neuroscience, Linguistics or related subject

Job description

Ilford Primary School is seeking an ASD Teaching Assistant to support pupils with autism in a full-time, long-term role. You will work under the guidance of teachers and the SENCO to implement personalised strategies, promote communication, and build pupils' confidence within a mainstream classroom.

The role focuses on developing independence, social skills and academic readiness, with opportunities to gain experience in SEND provision and progression toward further education or training in