Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant: Autism Support in Primary

Pertemps Education Network; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Education Network is recruiting a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with autism and complex needs in a specialist high-needs base in Lambeth. You will work with experienced staff to deliver tailored 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils engage and develop essential life skills.

The role is full-time, long-term, with school-day hours, starting ASAP. A psychology or education background is ideal for career paths in educational psychology or related fields.

Qualifications

• Graduate with interest in child development and autism.
• Experience or volunteering with children with additional needs is a plus.
• Able to support ASC, communication difficulties and complex SEN.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for primary-aged pupils with autism.
• Support pupils with communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.
• Implement structured learning activities under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Use visual supports and routines to help pupils access the curriculum.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and therapists to support pupil targets.
• Help create a calm, nurturing learning environment.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Empathy & resilience

Clear communication

Education

Psychology

Child Development

Education or Childhood Studies

Speech & Language Therapy or Linguistics

Neuroscience or related social science

Job description

Pertemps Education Network is recruiting a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with autism and complex needs in a specialist high-needs base in Lambeth. You will work with experienced staff to deliver tailored 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils engage and develop essential life skills.

The role is full-time, long-term, with school-day hours, starting ASAP. A psychology or education background is ideal for career paths in educational psychology or related fields.