Early Years ASD Teaching Assistant

Long Term Futures Ltd; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Potential for permanent position

Job summary

Long Term Futures Ltd in Harrow is recruiting an Early Years ASD Teaching Assistant to support pupils with autism in an inclusive primary setting. The role involves targeted assistance in communication, social interaction, independence and engagement with learning.

Ideal candidates will have experience supporting children with autism or additional needs, preferably in Early Years, and possess patience, nurturing style, and strong teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with autism or additional needs.
• Experience within Early Years is preferred.
• Ability to build positive relationships and maintain routines.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for children with ASD.
• Supporting communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.
• Encouraging learning through play-based and structured activities.
• Supporting transitions, routines and changes throughout the school day.
• Using visual timetables and autism-specific strategies.
• Helping pupils develop independence and confidence.
• Collaborating with the class teacher and SEND team.

Skills

Autism support

Early Years experience

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Job description

Early Years ASD Teaching Assistant

Harrow, North West London

£110 - £125 per day | Full-Time | Long-Term

About the role

Long Term Futures are working with an inclusive primary school in Harrow to recruit an Early Years Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

The role will involve providing targeted support within an Early Years setting, helping children develop their communication, social interaction, independence and engagement with learning.

Key responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for children with ASD
• Supporting communication, social interaction and emotional regulation
• Encouraging learning through play-based and structured activities
• Supporting transitions, routines and changes throughout the school day
• Using visual timetables, now-and-next boards and other autism-specific strategies
• Helping pupils develop independence and confidence
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider SEND teamThe Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate

• Has experience supporting children with autism or additional needs
• Ideally has experience within Early Years
• Is patient, nurturing and able to build positive relationships
• Understands the importance of routine, structure and consistency
• Is proactive and actively engages children in learning and play
• Has strong communication and teamwork skillsExperience with PECS, Makaton, Attention Autism or speech and language support would be particularly beneficial.

What's on Offer

• £110 - £125 per day, depending on experience
• Full-time, long-term position
• Supportive Early Years and SEND team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to develop specialist autism experiencePotential for a permanent position

Why Long Term Futures?

Long Term Futures specialises in long-term and permanent education recruitment. We work closely with schools across London to connect experienced support staff with roles where they can make a genuine impact.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references