Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Apex Education Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,088 - 23,436; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Competitive pay

Holiday pay

Support from Apex team

Job summary

Apex Education Recruitment is seeking a Special Needs Teaching Assistant to support KS1 pupils with Autism both in and out of the classroom in the Hornchurch area. The role involves 1:1 and small-group work, applying Attention Autism and Lego Therapy to boost communication and social skills.

Ideal candidates will have SEN or Autism experience, a calm nurturing approach, and the ability to adapt support to individual needs within a primary setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEN or Autism Teaching Assistant in a primary setting.
• Strong understanding of Autism Spectrum Conditions, particularly KS1.
• Hands-on experience using Attention Autism and Lego Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 and small-group support for KS1 children with Autism.
• Use Attention Autism strategies to build focus, shared attention, and engagement.
• Plan and deliver Lego Therapy sessions to promote communication, turn-taking, teamwork, and social interaction.
• Support children with sensory processing needs and emotional regulation.
• Implement visual supports, routines, and structured learning approaches.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour in a nurturing environment.
• Confident working in and out of the classroom.

Skills

Attention Autism

Lego Therapy

SEN experience

KS1

Communication

Teamwork

Calm demeanor

Job description

Special Needs Teaching Assistant required to support KS1 children with Autism, both within and outside the classroom, at a school in the Hornchurch area.

Are you a proactive Teaching Assistant with SEN experience, and has a strong understanding of Autism and confident in using child centred approaches such as Attention Autism / Lego Therapy to support communication, engagement and social development.

Monday to Friday - Term time only

Special Needs Teaching Assistant Role & Requirements

• Provide consistent 1:1 and small-group support for KS1 children with Autism.
• Use Attention Autism strategies to build focus, shared attention, and engagement.
• Plan and deliver Lego Therapy sessions to promote communication, turn‑taking, teamwork, and social interaction.
• Support children with sensory processing needs and emotional regulation.
• Implement visual supports, routines, and structured learning approaches.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour in a nurturing environment.
• Ideally experience with SEN or Autism Teaching Assistant in a primary setting.
• Strong understanding of Autism Spectrum Conditions, particularly in KS1.
• Hands‑on experience using Attention Autism and Lego Therapy.
• Calm, patient, and highly nurturing approach.
• Ability to adapt support to meet individual sensory, communication, and emotional needs.
• Confident working in and out of the classroom.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

We offer

• A full face‑to‑face interview to ascertain your skills, experience & understand the right role for you.
• Over 300 training courses for all workers.
• Competitive Monthly pay with additional Holiday pay.
• On going support from the schools & Apex team who are teachers with over 20 years school based recruitment experience.

If you are interested this Special Needs Teaching Assistant role, please call us for a discussion or apply with your CV and a covering letter.

This post is subject to a face‑to‑face interview, vetting checks including enhanced DBS and full compliance for working with children.

We aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We adhere to ‘Safer Recruitment of Children’ guidance and all staff are fully trained. Apex Education Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer