Full Time SEND Teaching Assistant

TimePlan Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

TimePlan Education is recruiting Teaching Assistants for a Sutton-based school with a specialist ASD base. This full-time, long-term role involves 1:1 and small-group support to help pupils access the curriculum and develop socially and emotionally.

Previous SEND experience is essential; candidates with ASD experience are particularly encouraged. The post requires safeguarding checks (DBS) and a commitment to pupil welfare.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND is essential.
• Experience working with pupils with ASD is advantageous.
• Understanding of supporting additional needs within education or care settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with ASD within the specialist provision.
• Support pupils to access learning, engage in lessons, and achieve individual targets.
• Implement EHCPs and personalised support strategies to meet students' needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and support pupils' social and emotional development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for students.

Skills

SEND experience

ASD awareness

1:1 support

Small group support

Job description

Teaching Assistants Required Sutton Full Time Long Term

TimePlan Education is working with a supportive and welcoming school in Sutton that is looking to recruit several full-time Teaching Assistants to join their specialist ASD base on a long-term basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder within a dedicated setting that offers small class sizes, high staff-to-pupil ratios, and a nurturing approach to learning. The role will involve providing both 1:1 and small group support, helping students access the curriculum and develop socially and emotionally.

Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND is essential. We are particularly interesting in hearing from candidates who have worked with pupils with ASD and have a good understanding of supporting additional needs within an educational or care setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with ASD within the specialist provision.


• Support pupils to access learning, engage in lessons, and achieve individual targets.


• Implement EHCPs and personalised support strategies to meet students' needs.


• Promote positive behaviour and support pupils' social and emotional development.


• Work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for students.

• ortunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Enhanced Disclosure, Barring Service (DBS) check and two professional references.

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