Part time Teaching Assistant

Ambitious about Autism; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Ambitious about Autism is seeking a patient, empathetic and resilient Part-time Teaching Assistant for our TreeHouse School in Muswell Hill, North London. The role is term-time only with 8.45am–4.35pm hours and 3–4 days availability, start October 2026.

You will work 1:1 with autistic pupils, supporting learning, communication and independence while participating in CPD and a supportive team. The post offers contribution to a national charity with a strong inclusion mission, staff discount

Qualifications

• Patient, empathetic and resilient candidate for a part-time role.
• Ability to support pupils on a 1:1 basis in SEND/ASD environment.
• Commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding expectations.

Responsibilities

• Support autistic pupils on a 1:1 basis and respond to behaviours with patience.
• Assist pupils with personal care and access learning activities.
• Develop communication, confidence and independence through structured support.
• Participate in community activities and enrichment programs.
• Be part of a warm, collaborative team and contribute to a safe learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Job description

Part time Teaching Assistant– Autism / SEND

We are Ambitious about Autism, a national charity with a clear goal: to create a world where autistic children and young people are heard, included and supported.

We are looking for patient, empathetic and resilient part time TA's to joinour Ofsted "Outstanding" TreeHouse School in Muswell Hill.

• Part time, permanent (term time only)
• Days: We are looking for somebody who is able to commit to either 3 or 4 days (we can offer full time also)
• Hours: 8.45am – 4.35pm
• Location: Muswell Hill, North London (N10 3JA)
• Start date: October 2026 (can be flexible depending on notice periods)

The role:

This is a role where no two days are ever the same! Some days can be very challenging, but they can also be incredibly rewarding. As a part time TA, you will be working on a 1:1 basiswith our autistic pupils and assisting them with:

• Responding to behaviours of distress with patient and supportive care
• Supporting pupils with personal care
• Access learning
• Developing communication, confidence and independence
• Celebrate progress - however big or small
• Take part incommunity based activities like swimming, skiing and horse riding
• Helping our pupils feel safe, understood and proud of themselves
• This is a term time only role (yet you are paid across 52 weeks!)
• You will be placed on a training programme when you join the role with continued CPD
• Be part of a warm, supportive and collaborative team
• Progression opportunities to grow your career in SEND
• Be part of a national charity with a clear mission and shared values
• Varied, meaningful work with real impact
• Access to staff discount schemes, including Blue Light Card eligibility

The official internal title for this role is Specialist Teaching Assistant, but it is advertised externally as Part time Teaching Assistant to reflect the nature of the role and maximise reach.

Ambitious About Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious About Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search may be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post are as per the job description and person specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.