Early Years ASD Teaching Assistant

Senploy; London Borough of Harrow; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 24.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Ongoing training

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Long Term Futures is recruiting an Early Years Teaching Assistant in Harrow to support pupils with autism spectrum disorder. You will provide 1:1 and small group support, helping children develop communication, social interaction, and independence within an Early Years setting.

The role emphasizes routine, structure, and play-based learning, with ongoing training and opportunities to develop specialist autism experience.

Formación

• Experience supporting children with autism or additional needs.
• Experience within Early Years is desirable.
• Patient, nurturing and able to build positive relationships.
• Understands routine, structure and consistency in education.
• Proactive and engages children in learning and play.

Responsabilidades

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for children with ASD.
• Support communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.
• Encourage learning through play-based and structured activities.
• Support transitions, routines and changes during the school day.
• Use visual timetables and autism-specific strategies.
• Help pupils develop independence and confidence.
• Collaborate with the class teacher, SENCO and SEND team.

Conocimientos

Autism support

Early Years experience

Patience and nurturing

Communication skills

Herramientas

PECS

Makaton

Attention Autism

Descripción del empleo

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 include:

• - 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 team

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for someone who:

• - 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 skills

Experience with PECS, Makaton, Attention Autism or speech and language support would be particularly beneficial.

What's on Offer

• - Full-time, long-term position
• - Supportive Early Years and SEND team
• - Ongoing training and professional development
• - Opportunity to develop specialist autism experience
• - Potential 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.