Autism Support Teaching Assistant

Philosophy Education; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in Barnet is seeking an Autism Support Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated Autism Support Provisions Unit. The role involves supporting students with Autism Spectrum Condition both individually and in groups, partnering closely with teachers and parents to enhance pupil engagement. Experience in SEN is preferred, but candidates eager to learn will also be considered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young adults with special educational needs.
• Ability to integrate pupils' interests.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Condition on a 1:1 and group basis.
• Build positive relationships and establish suitable learning environments.
• Participate in assessments and reporting in line with EHCP.

Skills

Communication skills

Understanding of autism

Relationship building

Education

Experience supporting students with autism

Graduates eager for SEN experience

Job description

• Autism Support Teaching Assistant
• Secondary School Provisions Unit
• High Barnet
• Hours: 8:15 am to 3:30 pm, and 8:15 am to 2:15 pm on Fridays
• Start date: September 2025

We are currently seeking an Autism Support Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated Autism Support Provisions Unit within a secondary school in Barnet.

The Role

In this role, you will support pupils diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Condition on a 1:1 and group basis. Your responsibilities will include supporting pupils across various classes and learning activities, building positive relationships, establishing routines, and ensuring the learning environment is suitable. You should have a good basic understanding of autism, effective communication skills, and the ability to integrate pupils' interests. You will work closely with teachers and parents/carers and participate in assessments and reporting in line with children’s Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP).

The school prefers candidates with experience supporting students with autism but welcomes applications from other teaching assistants and graduates eager to gain SEN experience.

The School

The Special Resource Provision caters to pupils with a primary diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) as outlined in their EHCP. Located within a larger Barnet secondary school, the provision accommodates up to 7 pupils per year group. The school is accessible via Cockfosters and High Barnet Underground Stations, and by car.

If you have experience working with children or young adults with special educational needs and are interested in positively impacting young people's lives, please apply with an up-to-date CV.

We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high volume, individual inquiries may not always receive a reply. If you do not hear from us within this period, your application has been unsuccessful. Philosophy Education is a recruitment agency acting on behalf of our client.