Autism Support TA: Empower Learning & Independence

The Bridge Keystone

Greater London

On-site

GBP 23,000 - 28,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent professional development

Career progression

Small class sizes

SEND training

Supportive community

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Job summary

The Keystone School in Islington, part of The Bridge Trust, seeks a Teaching Assistant to support pupils, work with teachers and HLTA, and help learners access lessons, build confidence and independence. Contract: Permanent, 32.5 hours/week (TTO). Actual pro rata salary: £25,847.99 per annum.

Start asap; Closing date: 30 November 2026. You will work until 4:30pm on set days for training. You will support pupils in lessons, use EHCP strategies, promote communication and positive relationships,

Responsibilities

Supporting pupils to engage successfully in lessons and make progress.
Using agreed strategies within EHCPs, pupil profiles and individual plans.
Promoting communication, emotional regulation and positive relationships.
Encouraging independence and avoid unnecessary reliance on adult support.
Supporting functional skills, community learning and Preparation for Adulthood.
Contributing useful observations to assessment and the recording of progress.
Working collaboratively with teachers, HLTAs, therapists, families and colleagues.
Using calm, consistent and agreed Positive Behaviour Support approaches.
Maintaining high expectations for every pupil and contribute to the wider life of the school.