Autism Support Assistant – Specialist SEN Setting – Tower Hamlets – Immediate Start

Senovo Capital Management GmbH; Dover; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Senovo is seeking an Autism Support Assistant for a specialist SEN setting in Tower Hamlets, UK. You will help pupils with autism participate confidently in learning and school life.

Key duties include supporting pupils in lessons and transitions, using visual supports and clear language, and encouraging independence and emotional regulation. You will work closely with teachers and therapy colleagues to provide proactive safeguarding and consistent support.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting autistic children or young people in education, care or community settings.
• Patient, observant and responsive to individual communication needs.
• Reliable with safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in lessons, structured activities and transitions.
• Use visual supports, clear language and consistent routines.
• Encourage communication, independence and emotional regulation.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and therapy colleagues.

Skills

Autism support experience

Clear communication

Patience

Job description

Autism Support Assistant – Specialist SEN Setting – Tower Hamlets – Immediate Start

Tower Hamlets, United Kingdom | Posted on 23/10/2026

Autism Support Assistant – Tower Hamlets

Senovo is recruiting an Autism Support Assistant for a specialist SEN school in Tower Hamlets. You will help pupils with autism and communication needs participate confidently in learning and school life.

The role

• Support pupils in lessons, structured activities and transitions.
• Use visual supports, clear language and consistent routines.
• Encourage communication, independence and emotional regulation.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and therapy colleagues.

About you

• Experience supporting autistic children or young people in education, care or community settings.
• Patient, observant and responsive to individual communication needs.
• Reliable with sound safeguarding awareness.
• QTS is not required for this support role.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to complete Senovo’s compliance process, including references and an enhanced child-workforce DBS check.