Autism Support Teaching Assistant – ASD Base, Long-Term

Timeplan Education Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

TimePlan Education is partnering with a Sutton-based secondary school to recruit a Teaching Assistant for their ASD Base. The role is long-term agency work with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

The successful applicant will support students with learning, communication, social interaction and emotional regulation across specialist ASD provision and mainstream classrooms, under the guidance of teachers and the SEND team.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with autism, ideally in a school or care setting.
• Understanding autism-specific strategies and sensory needs.
• Calm, patient, empathetic and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities to support learning and behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support for students with ASD in specialist and mainstream settings.
• Follow EHCPs and individual support plans.
• Use visual timetables, sensory strategies and structured activities to engage learners.
• Promote positive behaviour and support emotional regulation.
• Apply de-escalation strategies to manage challenging situations safely.
• Support teachers with differentiated activities and classroom prep.
• Monitor progress and contribute to reports and EHCP reviews.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENDCo, parents and external professionals.

Skills

Experience with autism

Calm and patient

Strong communication

Teamwork

Tools

EHCPs

Visual timetables

Sensory strategies

Team-Teach

Job description

TimePlan Education is partnering with a Sutton-based secondary school to recruit a Teaching Assistant for their ASD Base. The role is long-term agency work with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

The successful applicant will support students with learning, communication, social interaction and emotional regulation across specialist ASD provision and mainstream classrooms, under the guidance of teachers and the SEND team.