SEN Teaching Assistant

Senploy; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Senploy is recruiting an ASD Teaching Assistant to join a SEN/Secondary school in Greenwich. You will support pupils with autism across Maths, English and Science, working 1:1 and in small groups to help them access the curriculum and build confidence.

The ideal candidate has experience with ASD or SEN, a calm and resilient approach, strong communication and behaviour management skills, and a genuine passion for helping pupils succeed in their studies.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with ASD or SEN in a secondary setting.
• Strong knowledge of core subjects (Maths, English, Science).
• Ability to adapt resources for individual learning needs.
• Demonstrates patience, resilience and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with autism and additional learning needs.
• Provide academic support across Maths, English and Science.
• Work 1:1 and in small groups to access the curriculum.
• Break down tasks and adapt resources for individual needs.
• Support communication, confidence, engagement and emotional regulation.
• Help pupils stay focused and develop independence.
• Assist with behaviour management and monitor progress with staff.

Skills

Maths

English

Science

ASD support

SEN experience

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Education

Degree or strong academic background

Job description

ASD Teaching Assistant - Core Subject Support

We are looking for a confident and academically strong ASD Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school based in Greenwich.

This role is ideal for someone with strong knowledge across the core subjects, including Maths, English and Science, who is passionate about supporting pupils with autism and additional needs. The school are looking for a proactive, patient and resilient Teaching Assistant who can help students access learning, build confidence and make strong academic progress.

Position: ASD Teaching Assistant

Hours: Full-time

School Type: SEN / Secondary School Setting

The Role:

• Support pupils with autism and additional learning needs
• Provide academic support across Maths, English and Science
• Work 1:1 and with small groups to help pupils access the curriculum
• Break down learning tasks and adapt resources to suit individual needs
• Support communication, confidence, engagement and emotional regulation
• Encourage pupils to stay focused and develop independence in their learning
• Help manage behaviour calmly and consistently where required
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and support staff to monitor progress

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A high level of education in core subjects, especially Maths, English and Science
• Previous experience supporting pupils with ASD or SEN
• Confidence supporting secondary-aged pupils with academic work
• A patient, calm and resilient approach
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• A degree or strong academic background is desirable
• A genuine passion for helping pupils with additional needs succeed
• An Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one

This is a fantastic opportunity for an academically strong ASD Teaching Assistant looking to support pupils with autism while helping them develop confidence across the core subjects.