Teaching Assistant

TipTopJob; Dover; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

SEND training and development

Well-resourced ASD Unit

Support from SENCO and MDT

Permanent progression opportunities

Welcoming inclusive school

Job summary

Reeson Education is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join its specialist ASD Unit in Tower Hamlets from September 2026. The role involves supporting a small group of pupils with Autism and associated communication and sensory needs within a nurturing environment.

Working alongside a specialist teacher and SEN team, you will help pupils develop communication, independence and readiness for learning, with small class sizes and opportunities to progress into a permanent role.

Qualifications

• Has experience supporting children with Autism in a school or specialist setting.
• Understands consistency, routine and structured learning.
• Calm, patient and resilient when supporting pupils with complex needs.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Is passionate about inclusive education and SEND.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within the specialist ASD Unit throughout the school day.
• Deliver one-to-one and small-group learning activities aligned to EHCP outcomes.
• Implement visual timetables, sensory strategies and structured routines.
• Encourage communication, social interaction and independence.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and the SENCO to review pupil progress.

Skills

Autism support

Communication with pupils

Patience and resilience

Inclusive education

Tools

PECS

Makaton

Attention Autism

Sensory integration

Job description

Teaching Assistant : ASD Unit Tower Hamlets September 2026

Location: Tower Hamlets (near Mile End)

Start Date: 28th of September 2026

Contract: Full:time Long:term (with the opportunity to become permanent)

Pay: GBP100:GBP120 per day (dependent on experience)

Teaching Assistant : Specialist ASD Unit

A highly regarded primary school in Tower Hamlets is looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join its specialist Autism provision from September 2026.

This rewarding Teaching Assistant role will be based within the schools ASD Unit, supporting a small group of pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and associated communication and sensory needs. Class sizes are deliberately small, allowing staff to provide highly personalised support in a structured and nurturing environment.

Working alongside a specialist teacher and experienced SEN team, the successful Teaching Assistant will help pupils develop their communication, independence, emotional regulation and readiness for learning, while also supporting integration into mainstream classes where appropriate.

The Role

• Support pupils within the specialist ASD Unit throughout the school day
• Deliver one:to:one and small:group learning activities tailored to EHCP outcomes
• Implement visual timetables, sensory strategies and structured routines
• Encourage communication, social interaction and independence
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and the SENCO to review pupil progress

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience supporting children with Autism in a school or specialist setting
• Understands the importance of consistency, routine and structured learning
• Is calm, patient and resilient when supporting pupils with complex needs
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• Is passionate about inclusive education and SEND

Experience with PECS, Makaton, Attention Autism or sensory integration approaches would be highly desirable, although training will be provided.

What the School Offers

• Competitive daily pay
• Extensive SEND training and ongoing professional development
• A well:resourced specialist ASD Unit
• Strong support from an experienced SENCO and multidisciplinary team
• Opportunity to progress into a permanent role
• A welcoming and inclusive school with an excellent reputation for SEND provision

If you are an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking to develop your career within a specialist Autism provision.

Reeson Education

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holi