Teaching Assistant Maternity Cover

Drumbeat School and ASD Service; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Drumbeat School and ASD Service in Lewisham is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join a class-based team working 32.5 hours per week during 39 weeks a year. The role focuses on supporting pupils with Autism, building relationships, and delivering visual supports and routines.

You will collaborate with teachers, therapists, and Autism specialists to create an inclusive learning environment. The post offers term-time working with 39 weeks and is subject to enhanced DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Use specialist skills and experience to support pupils with Autism
• Build strong relationships with pupils, parents and carers to enable them to thrive
• Provide visual support, structured activities, and clear routines
• Assist with the implementation of Educational Health Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Encourage independence and reward achievement of self-reliance
• Monitor pupil progress, achievement, and development
• Support teachers with lesson planning, evaluation, and record-keeping
• Liaise with parents/carers and other professionals as required
• Support the use of ICT and practical resources in learning activities
• Support pupils during out-of-school activities, visits and trips

Job description

Salary: FTE £32,442 - £33,384 (Actual salary approx £26,024 - £27,765 pro rata)

Drumbeat School and ASD Service

Teaching Assistant

Working pattern: Term time only plus 5 INSET days (39 Weeks)

Hours: 32.5 hours per week for 39 weeks per year

DBS check: Enhanced DBS

Location: Lewisham

About Drumbeat School

Drumbeat School is a sector leading specialist provision for children and young people aged 4–19 diagnosed with Autism. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every pupil can thrive.

About the role

As part of a class-based team you will need to be energetic, enthusiastic and creative as well as resilient with a significant sense of fun. You will work within a class team collaborating with teachers, therapists and other Autism specialists to create an engaging, inclusive learning environment where every student can succeed.

This is a challenging role, but incredibly rewarding as part of a team which works together to make a real difference to the lives of our children with Autism

• Use specialist skills and experience to support pupils with Autism

• Build strong relationships with pupils, parents and carers to enable them to thrive

• Provide visual support, structured activities, and clear routines

• Assist with the implementation of Educational Health Care Plans (EHCPs)

• Encourage independence and reward achievement of self-reliance

• Monitor pupil progress, achievement, and development

• Support teachers with lesson planning, evaluation, and record-keeping

• Liaise with parents/carers and other professionals as required

• Support the use of ICT and practical resources in learning activities

• Support pupils during out-of-school activities, visits, and trips

  Why join Drumbeat School?

  We place the outcomes of the pupils and young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.