£104 Per Day
Full Time
Contract
Lambeth, Greater London
Education
Posted 21 days ago
Expires In 8 Days
Job Description
High Needs SEN Teaching Assistant (Autism Base)
📍 Location: Lambeth, South London
📄 Contract: Long-term | Full-time
📅 Start Date: March 2026
💰 Competitive daily rate
About the Role A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Lambeth is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their specialist Autism Resource Base. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and complex needs who is passionate about making a meaningful impact.
Working closely with the Class Teacher, SENCO and wider multidisciplinary team, you will support pupils in a structured, low-arousal learning environment designed to help them develop communication, independence and social skills.
This role would suit a patient, proactive and resilient individual who thrives in a supportive SEN environment.
Key Responsibilities
📍 Location: Lambeth, South London
📄 Contract: Long-term | Full-time
📅 Start Date: March 2026
💰 Competitive daily rate
About the Role A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Lambeth is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their specialist Autism Resource Base. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and complex needs who is passionate about making a meaningful impact.
Working closely with the Class Teacher, SENCO and wider multidisciplinary team, you will support pupils in a structured, low-arousal learning environment designed to help them develop communication, independence and social skills.
This role would suit a patient, proactive and resilient individual who thrives in a supportive SEN environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with Autism and complex needs.
- Support pupils to access the curriculum and complete learning activities.
- Promote communication, social interaction and emotional regulation using personalised strategies.
- Implement behaviour support plans and encourage positive behaviour management.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, LSAs and therapists to ensure consistent support.
- Monitor and record pupil progress, engagement and behaviour.
- Support pupils during transitions, playtimes and other unstructured periods of the day.
- Experience supporting children with Autism or complex SEN in a school setting.
- Understanding of communication strategies and sensory needs.
- Patient, empathetic and resilient with strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and follow guidance from teachers and SENCOs.
- Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one.
- Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
- Experience using PECS, Makaton, visual supports or sensory strategies.
- Team Teach or behaviour management training.
- First Aid qualification.
- Immediate start opportunities with long-term stability.
- Work within a specialist Autism provision with strong staff support.
- Opportunity to gain valuable SEN experience in a well-resourced inner-London school.
- Competitive daily pay rates and ongoing professional development support.