Autism Support TA

Senploy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term role

Supportive school environment

Competitive daily rate

Consultant support

Job summary

Senploy is supporting a South London school in recruiting an Autism Support Teaching Assistant for a long-term role. You will provide dedicated one-to-one and small group support to pupils with autism, helping them access learning and regulating emotions.

The ideal candidate is calm, empathetic and resilient, with experience supporting children with autism in a school or care setting. Knowledge of strategies such as visual supports, sensory regulation or PECS is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with autism in a school or care setting.
• Calm, empathetic and resilient approach.
• Knowledge of strategies such as visual supports, sensory regulation or PECS.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with autism.
• Support communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.
• Implement individual education plans and personalised strategies.
• Support sensory needs and positive behaviour approaches.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and therapists.
• Promote independence, confidence and inclusion.

Skills

Experience supporting children withaut

Job description

We are working closely with a supportive school in South London who are seeking an Autism Support Teaching Assistant to join their team on a long-term basis.

This role is ideal for a Teaching Assistant with experience supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), who is patient, nurturing and confident in using tailored strategies to support learning and emotional regulation.

The role:

• Providing dedicated one-to-one and small group support for pupils with autism
• Supporting communication, social interaction and emotional regulation
• Implementing individual education plans and personalised strategies
• Supporting sensory needs and positive behaviour approaches
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and therapists
• Promoting independence, confidence and inclusion

The ideal candidate:

• Has experience supporting children with autism in a school or care setting
• Is calm, empathetic and resilient
• Has knowledge of strategies such as visual supports, sensory regulation or PECS
• Is committed to safeguarding and inclusive practice
• Works well as part of a multidisciplinary team

What's on offer:

• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• Supportive and specialist school environment
• Competitive daily rate
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant