Sen Teaching Assistant

Enrich Education Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,450 - 21,217; Full time

Job summary

Enrich Education Recruitment is proudly recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant for 1:1 ASD support in a Brent primary school. The role focuses on enabling access to learning for a Key Stage 2 pupil with autism, under the supervision of the class teacher, SENCO and support staff.

You will adapt activities, use visual timetables and routines to build consistency, supporting emotional regulation and engagement across the school day.

Qualifications

• Have relevant experience supporting children with SEN.
• Be available full-time from September 2026.
• Be able to commit to a long-term position.
• Have an enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or be willing to complete a new application.
• Have a strong understanding of safeguarding and professional conduct in schools.
• Be able to provide suitable professional references.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with ASD.
• Helping the pupil remain engaged during lessons.
• Supporting learning across the Key Stage 2 curriculum.
• Using visual resources, routines and clear instructions.
• Supporting transitions between lessons and activities.
• Helping the pupil manage sensory and emotional needs.
• Encouraging positive communication and social interaction.
• Promoting confidence, independence and inclusion.
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO.
• Following safeguarding procedures and school policies.

Skills

1:1 support

SEN experience

ASD understanding

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Reliability

Full-time availability

Tools

PECS

Visual timetables

Zones of Regulation

Now-and-next boards

Sensory strategies

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - 1:1 ASD Support - Brent

Location: Brent, Greater London

Pay: £100-£115 per day

Contract: Full-time, long-term

Start Date: September 2026

Enrich Education Recruitment is working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Brent seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Key Stage 2 pupil with autism.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or support worker who understands the importance of routine, consistency, clear communication and emotional regulation.

The school is looking for someone calm, reliable and proactive who can build a positive relationship with the pupil while helping them access learning and participate fully in school life.

The Role

You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team to provide consistent, tailored support throughout the school day.

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with ASD
• Helping the pupil remain engaged during lessons
• Supporting learning across the Key Stage 2 curriculum
• Using visual resources, routines and clear instructions
• Supporting transitions between lessons and activities
• Helping the pupil manage sensory and emotional needs
• Encouraging positive communication and social interaction
• Promoting confidence, independence and inclusion
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO
• Following safeguarding procedures and school policies

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience supporting children with SEN, particularly ASD
• An understanding of effective 1:1 support
• The ability to support communication, interaction and emotional regulation
• A calm, patient and consistent approach
• Strong behaviour-management skills
• Confidence adapting activities and instructions
• Good communication skills
• A reliable and professional attitude
• The ability to commit to a full-time, long-term position

Desirable Experience

• PECS or other communication systems
• Visual timetables and now-and-next boards
• Zones of Regulation
• Sensory strategies and movement breaks
• Speech and language interventions
• De-escalation techniques
• Strategies for managing transitions and changes to routine
• Key Stage 2 English and Maths support
• Experience within a mainstream primary school, specialist provision or similar child-focused setting would be advantageous.

The School

The school is a supportive and inclusive primary school in Brent with a strong commitment to ensuring every pupil feels safe, understood and able to succeed.

Staff work collaboratively to provide consistent support for pupils with additional needs. The successful candidate will receive guidance and support from the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team.

Requirements

• Have relevant experience supporting children with SEN
• Be available full-time from September 2026
• Be able to commit to a long-term position
• Have an enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or be willing to complete a new application
• Have a strong understanding of safeguarding and professional conduct in schools
• Be able to provide suitable professional references