SEND Teaching Assistant

Career Teachers; City Of London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Consultant support during placement

Supportive school environment

Job summary

Career Teachers is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support a Reception pupil in a Lewisham primary school. This full-time role focuses on 1:1 support for a child with ASD who is non-verbal, assisting with communication, personal care, and behaviour management.

You will collaborate with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals, using visual aids and strategies to promote learning and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND, especially ASD.
• Experience with non-verbal pupils.
• Confident supporting personal care needs.
• Calm, patient approach to behaviour management.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Desirable: Teaching Assistant or SEND qualifications.
• Desirable: Spanish speaking.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support in the Reception classroom.
• Support a pupil with ASD and communication needs.
• Use visual aids, communication strategies, and sensory approaches.
• Assist with personal care when required.
• Help manage challenging behaviours calmly and consistently.
• Work with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals.
• Foster a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEND experience

ASD experience

Non-verbal pupil experience

Personal care support

Behaviour management

Communication and teamwork

Passion for additional needs

Spanish speaking

Education

Teaching Assistant / SEND qualifications

Job description

We are currently seeking a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant to support a Reception-aged pupil within a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Lewisham. The role involves providing 1:1 support for a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who is non-verbal and requires additional assistance with communication, personal care, and behavioural support.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support within the Reception classroom.
• Support a pupil with ASD and significant communication needs.
• Use visual aids, communication strategies, and sensory approaches to support learning and engagement.
• Assist with personal care when required.
• Help manage challenging behaviours in a calm, positive, and consistent manner.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals.
• Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND, particularly ASD.
• Experience working with non-verbal pupils.
• Confidence supporting personal care needs.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach to behaviour management.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

Desirable

• Experience within a primary school or early years setting.
• Knowledge of PECS, Makaton, or other communication methods.
• Relevant Teaching Assistant or SEND qualifications.
• Spanish speaking

What We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a child's development and progress.