Teaching Assistant ASD

Senploy; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Senploy is seeking a confident ASD Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEN school in Greenwich. You will support pupils with autism across daily activities and learning, delivering 1:1 and small-group support throughout the school day.

The role emphasizes calm communication, positive behaviour strategies and close collaboration with teachers, therapists and other SEN staff. Experience in ASD, Makaton or PECS is beneficial; full-time, long-term commitment to pupil development is expected.

Qualifications

• Calm, proactive and resilient
• Experience in SEN settings would be beneficial
• Experience or familiarity with ASD, communication needs, sensory needs and challenging behaviour (Makaton, PECS) is advantageous

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

ASD Teaching Assistant - SEN School - Greenwich

Location: Greenwich, South East London

Position: ASD Teaching Assistant

Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term

Start: ASAP

We 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.

If you are passionate about supporting pupils with autism and believe you can provide consistent, positive and engaging support, we would love to hear from you.