Autism Support TA

Remedy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Specialist school environment

Competitive daily rate

Consultant support

Job summary

Remedy Education is seeking an Autism Support Teaching Assistant for a long-term position in South London. The role focuses on one-to-one and small group support for pupils with autism, helping with communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.

The ideal candidate is patient, empathetic and resilient, with knowledge of strategies such as visual supports, sensory regulation or PECS, and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with autism in a school or care setting.
• Calm, empathetic and resilient.
• Knowledge of visual supports, sensory regulation or PECS.
• Safeguarding and inclusive practice.
• Works well as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and therapists.
• Promote independence, confidence and inclusion.

Skills

Autism support

Empathy

Teamwork

Behaviour support

Job description

Autism Support Teaching Assistant

South London

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