Specialist ASD Teaching Assistant (11 Support – High Needs PDA)

Senovo; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist SEN staffing agency is looking for an experienced professional to provide 1:1 support for high-needs ASD pupils in Westminster. You will implement low-demand strategies to aid engagement and transitions while collaborating with teachers. Applicants must have proven experience with ASD, strong communication skills, and the right to work in the UK. This role offers immediate start opportunities for those who meet the qualifications and are ready to make a difference.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with ASD high-needs pupils and/or PDA profiles.
• Strong behaviour management rooted in empathy, not confrontation.
• Excellent consistency, reliability, and communication.
• Up-to-date Enhanced DBS (or willing to apply).
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 support for a high-needs ASD pupil.
• Using low-demand flexible strategies to reduce avoidance and escalation.
• Supporting regulation engagement and transitions.
• Working with SENCO/class teacher on daily strategies and adjustments.
• Maintaining a calm predictable environment.
• Following safeguarding and school behaviour plans at all times.

Skills

Differentiated lesson planning & delivery

Assessment for learning

Positive behaviour support

Individualised curriculum adaptation

Multi-agency collaboration

Communication expertise

Safeguarding & pastoral care

Data & record keeping

Assistive technology proficiency

Teamwork & coaching

Reflective practice & CPD

Education

Postgraduate qualification or accredited training in SEND

Job description

Responsibilities

• 1:1 support for a high-needs ASD pupil
• Using low-demand flexible strategies to reduce avoidance and escalation
• Supporting regulation engagement and transitions
• Working with SENCO/class teacher on daily strategies and adjustments
• Maintaining a calm predictable environment
• Following safeguarding and school behaviour plans at all times

Qualifications

• Proven experience with ASD high-needs pupils and / or PDA profiles
• Strong behaviour management rooted in empathy not confrontation
• Excellent consistency reliability and communication
• Up-to-date Enhanced DBS (or willing to apply)
• Right to work in the UK

Benefits

Why work with us

Senovo Resourcing specialises in SEN staffing across London. We move fast we only place vetted and capable staff and we match you based on your strengths so you can do your best work.

If you can start immediately and have the right experience apply now.

Required Skills

• Differentiated lesson planning & delivery
• Assessment for learning
• Positive behaviour support
• Individualised curriculum adaptation
• Multi-agency collaboration
• Communication expertise
• Safeguarding & pastoral care
• Data & record keeping
• Assistive technology proficiency
• Teamwork & coaching
• Reflective practice & CPD

Required Education

• Postgraduate qualification or accredited training in SEND (e.g. National Award for SEN Coordination, Autism Education Trust dyslexia / SpLD or SEMH specialism).
• Proficiency in alternative / augmentative communication methods (Makaton, PECS, AAC).
• Using evidence-based interventions such as TEACCH, SCERTS or Positive Behaviour in Team-Teach MAPA or similar de-escalation and safe-handling with assistive ed-tech tools and adaptive software.