SEND Teaching Assistant - ASD & SLCN

Philosophy Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Erith, South East London. This full-time, long-term position involves providing tailored support to students with autism and speech and language needs. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in supporting children in educational settings, promoting inclusive education. Apply now to make a meaningful impact in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience with ASD/SLCN is essential.
• Must have Level 2 or above in relevant qualification.
• Confidence in delivering one-to-one interventions.

Responsibilities

• Support children with ASD and SLCN.
• Deliver tailored interventions in-class.
• Enhance pupils' understanding and communication.

Skills

Experience supporting children with ASD

Experience with Speech, Language and Communication Needs

Delivery of small-group interventions

Patient and empathetic approach

Commitment to promoting pupil independence

Education

Level 2 qualification in supporting teaching and learning

Job description

Overview

SEND Teaching Assistant - ASD & SLCN; Primary School Specialist Resource Provision. Erith, South East London. Start Date: November 2025. Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term.

The Role

We are currently recruiting a dedicated and proactive SEND Teaching Assistant to support a brand-new ASD and Speech and Language provision within a vibrant and inclusive primary school in Erith, starting this September. In this SEN Teaching Assistant role, you will work alongside a specialist SEN teacher to deliver tailored interventions and provide in-class support as part of the school's newly launched provision. You will play a key role in developing and implementing communication-focused strategies and resources to help pupils access learning across the curriculum. Alongside your work within the provision, you will also support children in mainstream classrooms to enhance their understanding and communication.

Responsibilities & Requirements

• Has experience supporting children with ASD and/or with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN).
• Is qualified to a Level 2 (or above) in supporting teaching and learning or a relevant qualification.
• Is confident delivering small-group or one-to-one interventions.
• Demonstrates a patient, empathetic, and flexible approach, open to learning specialist approaches through CPD such as PECS
• Is committed to inclusive education and promoting pupil independence.

About the School

This welcoming and inclusive primary school in Erith is committed to nurturing each child's academic, personal, and spiritual development. With a strong emphasis on respect, compassion, and collaboration, the school provides a supportive environment where all pupils are encouraged to thrive. A dedicated leadership team, excellent facilities, and a focus on staff development make this an outstanding place to work and grow professionally.

Application

If you're an SEN Teaching Assistant, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference. Apply now with an up-to-date CV outlining your relevant skills and experience.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients