Sen Teaching Assistant

Enrich Education Recruitment; Willesden; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Enrich Education Recruitment is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 ASD support for a KS2 pupil in Brent. The role focuses on engagement, enabling access to the KS2 curriculum and developing independence with clear instructions and sensory strategies.

The school values routine, calm support, and proactive communication to build a positive relationship with the pupil and support emotional regulation throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN, particularly ASD.
• Understanding of effective 1:1 support.
• Calm, patient and consistent approach.
• Strong behaviour-management skills.
• Confident adapting classroom activities.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to commit to a long‑term role.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 ASD support
• Help the pupil stay engaged during lessons
• Support learning across the KS2 curriculum
• Use visual resources and clear instructions
• Support transitions and routine changes
• Help manage sensory and emotional needs
• Encourage communication and social interaction
• Support English and Maths activities
• Promote confidence and independence

Skills

SEN support

ASD

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Long-term commitment

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - 1:1 ASD Support - Brent

Location: Brent, North West London

Pay: £100-£115 per day

Contract: Full-time, long-term

Start Date: September 2026

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

The pupil benefits from routine, consistency, clear communication and support with emotional regulation.

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

The Role

• Provide dedicated 1:1 ASD support
• Help the pupil remain engaged during lessons
• Support learning across the KS2 curriculum
• Use visual resources and clear instructions
• Support transitions and changes to routine
• Help manage sensory and emotional needs
• Encourage communication and social interaction
• Support English and Maths activities
• Promote confidence and independence

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting children with SEN, particularly ASD
• An understanding of effective 1:1 support
• A calm, patient and consistent approach
• Strong behaviour-management skills
• Confidence adapting classroom activities
• Good communication skills
• The ability to commit to a long‑term role

Experience using PECS, visual timetables, now-and-next boards, Zones of Regulation, sensory strategies or de‑escalation techniques would be particularly valuable.

The School

This is an inclusive 2-form-entry primary school with a supportive leadership team and established SEN provision.

Teachers and Teaching Assistants work closely together, and you'll receive regular guidance from the class teacher and SENCO rather than being expected to manage the placement alone.

The school is well connected for candidates travelling from Wembley, Willesden, Harlesden, Neasden and Kilburn, with good local bus and rail connections.

Enrich Education Recruitment is committed to safeguarding children. All successful applicants will be subject to relevant compliance checks, including an Enhanced DBS, right-to-work checks and satisfactory references.