Teaching Assistant ASD

Remedy Recruitment Group; Town of Greenwich (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Education are seeking a confident ASD Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Greenwich. You will work closely with pupils who have autism, providing 1:1 and small-group support to nurture learning, communication and independence.

The role focuses on using visual timetables, structured routines and individualised strategies to support learning and behaviour, with close collaboration with teachers and therapists.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with autism in SEN settings.
• Ability to provide 1:1 and small-group interventions.
• Calm, proactive and resilient with an interest in SEN.

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

Skills

ASD

1:1 support

Small-group support

Communication skills

Calm and resilience

Job description

ASD Teaching Assistant - SEN School - Greenwich

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.