SEND Teaching Assistant: Autism Support 1:1 & Small Groups

TeacherActive Limited.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistants to join a specialist school in Ealing, West London. The role focuses on supporting pupils with autism and complex needs, providing 1:1 and small-group support, and helping pupils develop communication and independence.

The successful candidate will be calm, patient and committed to a long-term, full-time position, with a daily rate of £90–£120 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Experience with ASC, SLD, PMLD or complex needs.
• Calm, patient and confident supporting pupils with different communication needs.
• Willing to provide personal care if required.
• Strong behaviour-management and communication skills.
• Reliable and committed to a long-term, full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with Autism (ASC) and additional learning needs.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Supporting pupils with communication and interaction difficulties.
• Helping pupils with social, emotional and sensory needs.
• Using visual communication and individualised strategies where appropriate.
• Supporting positive behaviour and pupil engagement.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and other SEND professionals.
• Assisting with personal care and physical needs where required.
• Creating a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Patience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Reliability

Long-term commitment

Job description

TeacherActive is recruiting enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistants to join a specialist school in Ealing, West London. The role focuses on supporting pupils with autism and complex needs, providing 1:1 and small-group support, and helping pupils develop communication and independence.

The successful candidate will be calm, patient and committed to a long-term, full-time position, with a daily rate of £90–£120 depending on experience.