Autism Support Teaching Assistant Empower Young Learners

Witherslack Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Full school holidays

Career progression

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing tools

Medical cover

High-quality facilities

Recommend a friend bonus

Contributory pension

Job summary

Witherslack Group is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with autism and SEND at Lavender Lodge School in Mitcham, South London. You will help learners develop abilities, raise self-esteem, and implement an accessible, bespoke curriculum.

Role requires resilience, creativity, and the ability to work with students aged 4–11, many of whom are non-verbal. Training and ongoing support will be provided within a well-resourced school setting.

Qualifications

• Must have worked with pupils who are autistic and have previous experience of this.
• Must communicate in a variety of ways as 70% of pupils are non-verbal (Makaton, PECs, PODD).
• Experience with pupils who display challenging behaviour and ability to support behaviour management.
• Be flexible to work with pupils aged 4–11 years and adapt lessons.

Skills

Autism support

Non-verbal communication

Behaviour management

Flexible to age 4-11

Makaton usage

Creative teaching

Job description

Witherslack Group is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with autism and SEND at Lavender Lodge School in Mitcham, South London. You will help learners develop abilities, raise self-esteem, and implement an accessible, bespoke curriculum.

Role requires resilience, creativity, and the ability to work with students aged 4–11, many of whom are non-verbal. Training and ongoing support will be provided within a well-resourced school setting.