Year 5 SEN Teaching Assistant

Senploy; London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Term Futures is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Hammersmith & Fulham. You will provide targeted 1:1 support in a Year 5 classroom, assisting a pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder and trauma-related needs while working closely with the class teacher and SENCO.

The role requires calm, resilience and a proactive, team-focused approach. You will use positive behaviour strategies, support transitions, foster independence, and build trusting

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with autism and challenging behaviour.
• Experience with pupils who have experienced trauma is preferred.
• Ability to remain calm, patient and consistent.
• Proactive, reliable and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted 1:1 support in a Year 5 classroom.
• Support a pupil with autism and behavioural/trauma-related needs.
• Help with emotional regulation and engagement in learning.
• Apply positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Support transitions and challenging parts of the school day.
• Build a trusting, consistent relationship with the pupil.
• Encourage independence, confidence and social interaction.
• Collaborate with the class teacher, SENCO and pastoral team.

Skills

Autism support

Behaviour management

Trauma-informed

Team collaboration

Calm under pressure

Pupil engagement

Job description

About the Role

We are working with a supportive primary school in Hammersmith & Fulham to recruit an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a Year 5 classroom.

The role will focus on supporting a pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder alongside behavioural and trauma-related needs. The successful candidate will need to be calm, resilient and consistent, with the ability to build trust while maintaining clear boundaries and expectations.

Key responsibilities include:

• - Providing targeted 1:1 support within a Year 5 classroom
• - Supporting a pupil with autism, behavioural and trauma-related needs
• - Helping with emotional regulation and engagement in learning
• - Using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
• - Supporting the pupil during transitions and challenging periods of the school day
• - Building a consistent and trusting relationship with the pupil
• - Encouraging independence, confidence and positive social interaction
• - Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and pastoral team

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for someone who:

• - Has experience supporting pupils with autism and challenging behaviour
• - Ideally has experience working with children who have experienced trauma
• - Is confident managing dysregulation and challenging situations
• - Can remain calm, patient and consistent
• - Understands the importance of boundaries, routine and relationship-based support
• - Is proactive, reliable and able to work effectively as part of a team

Candidates with backgrounds in SEN, behaviour mentoring, youth work, psychology, SEMH or similar settings are encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer

• - ASAP start
• - Full‑time, long‑t end position
• - Supportive teaching and SEND team
• - Opportunity to develop specialist ASD, behaviour and trauma experience 
• - Ongoing training and professional development 

Why Long Term Futures?

Long Term Futures specialises in long-term and permanent education recruitment. We work closely with primary schools across London to connect experienced support staff with roles where they can make a genuine impact.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.