Teaching Assistant, SEN Support

TimePlan Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

TimePlan Education is recruiting Teaching Assistants for a Sutton-based ASD provision. The role is full-time and long-term, designed to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a nurturing environment with small class sizes and high staff-to-pupil ratios.

You will provide 1:1 and small group support, helping students access the curriculum and develop socially and emotionally. DBS checks and references are required, with safeguarding as a priority.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND is essential.
• Experience working with pupils with ASD is preferred but not required.
• Experience in an educational or care setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with ASD within the specialist provision.
• Support pupils to access learning, engage in lessons, and achieve individual targets.
• Implement EHCPs and personalised support strategies to meet students' needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and support pupils' social and emotional development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for students.

Skills

SEND experience

ASD experience

1:1 support

Job description

Teaching Assistants Required | Sutton | Full Time | Long Term

TimePlan Education is working with a supportive and welcoming school in Sutton that is looking to recruit several full-time Teaching Assistants to join their specialist ASD base on a long-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder within a dedicated setting that offers small class sizes, high staff-to-pupil ratios, and a nurturing approach to learning. The role will involve providing both 1:1 and small group support, helping students access the curriculum and develop socially and emotionally. Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND is essential. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have worked with pupils with ASD and have a good understanding of supporting additional needs within an educational or care setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with ASD within the specialist provision.
• Support pupils to access learning, engage in lessons, and achieve individual targets.
• Implement EHCPs and personalised support strategies to meet students' needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and support pupils' social and emotional development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for students.

If you are patient, adaptable, and passionate about helping children achieve their potential, we'd love to hear from you.

TimePlan Education Group Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Enhanced Disclosure, Barring Service (DBS) check and two professional references.