SEND Teaching Assistant

VNA Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized consultancy for education is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant in Greater London to support students with Autism Spectrum Condition in both primary and secondary settings. The role requires strong communication skills and experience working with children with additional needs. Successful candidates will join a supportive school community and gain valuable experience while receiving dedicated consultant support. This role offers competitive pay with a weekly payment schedule.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Supportive and inclusive community

Weekly pay schedule

Opportunity to gain valuable experience

Qualifications

• Experience necessary for working with Autism Spectrum Condition.
• Must demonstrate strong communication abilities.
• Must be confident in classroom support settings.

Responsibilities

• Support students with autism in classroom settings.
• Assist teachers to create engaging learning environments.
• Help develop personalized learning plans.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people with Autism / ASC

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Confidence in supporting learning

Team Teach training or similar behaviour management

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive mainstream school with a specialist SEND provision. The successful candidate will be working closely with students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), providing tailored support across primary and secondary phases.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people with additional needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with autism in both classroom and small-group settings.
• Assist the class teacher in creating an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment.
• Implement strategies to promote positive behaviour and student engagement.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of personalised learning plans.
• Communicate effectively with staff, parents, and external professionals.

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with Autism / ASC.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident supporting learning within primary and / or secondary settings.
• Team Teach training or similar behaviour management experience is an advantage.
• Must hold a current Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one.
• Able to start immediately and commit to the duration of the placement.

Why Join?

• Supportive and inclusive school community.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience across key stages.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Competitive pay and weekly pay schedule.

VNA Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialised consultancy dedicated to connecting teachers and support staff with both short-term and long-term opportunities in primary, secondary, and special education schools across London and the Home Counties. We prioritise safer recruitment practices and conduct thorough checks on all candidates we represent.

As part of our registration process, candidates must hold a current DBS Disclosure and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. If you don’t have these in place, we’re here to assist you with your application. Additionally, we require original copies of all relevant qualification certificates before finalising any work placements.