Teaching Assistant ASD

Remedy Education; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Education are seeking an ASD Teaching Assistant in Greenwich to join a specialist SEN school. You will support pupils with autism through 1:1 and small-group learning, using visual timetables and structured routines to aid communication, engagement and independence.

Ideal candidates are calm, proactive and resilient, with experience in SEN settings or related environments and a genuine passion for supporting children with ASD.

Qualifications

• Experience with ASD or SEN settings preferred.
• Ability to support 1:1 and small group learning.
• Use of visual timetables and structured routines.
• Willingness to provide personal care when required.
• Calm, proactive and resilient with a genuine interest in working with children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with ASD across classroom activities and structured learning.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group interventions.
• Support pupils with communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.
• Use visual timetables, structured routines and individualised learning strategies.
• Help pupils manage sensory needs and transitions throughout the day.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive engagement with learning.
• Support pupils who may be non-verbal or have limited spoken communication.
• Manage behaviours calmly and consistently using positive strategies.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other SEN professionals.
• Provide personal care where required.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Tools

Makaton

PECS

Job description

Location: Greenwich, South East London
Position: ASD Teaching Assistant
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Pay: 100- 117 per day
Start: ASAP

Remedy Education are looking for a confident, patient and enthusiastic ASD Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Greenwich.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and wants to make a genuine impact on their learning, communication and independence.

The Role

As an ASD Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who have a range of needs associated with autism, providing both 1:1 and small-group support throughout the school day.

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting pupils with ASD across classroom activities and structured learning
• Providing 1:1 and small-group interventions
• Supporting pupils with communication, social interaction and emotional regulation
• Using visual timetables, structured routines and individualised learning strategies
• Helping pupils manage sensory needs and transitions throughout the day
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive engagement with learning
• Supporting pupils who may be non-verbal or have limited spoken communication
• Managing behaviours calmly and consistently using positive strategies
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and other SEN professionals
• Providing personal care where required

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is calm, proactive and resilient, with a genuine interest in working with children and young people with additional needs.

Previous experience within an SEN school, mainstream SEN provision, care setting or support environment would be highly beneficial. Experience with ASD, communication needs, sensory needs, challenging behaviour, Makaton, PECS or other communication strategies would also be advantageous.

This is a full-time, long-term opportunity within a supportive specialist school and would suit someone looking to develop a career within SEN education.