SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – High Needs Autism Provision
Location: Lambeth, South London
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £108.35 per day

Are you passionate about supporting children with Autism?Do you have the patience, resilience and enthusiasm to make a genuine difference to the lives of children with complex special educational needs?

A welcoming primary school in Lambeth is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join its specialist High Needs Autism Provision.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Autism Support Worker, Learning Support Assistant or graduate looking to develop specialist experience within a highly supportive SEN environment.
About the RoleAs a SEN Teaching Assistant within the school’s High Needs Autism Provision, you will support pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and a range of complex additional needs.

You will work closely with the class teacher and specialist staff to provide personalised support, helping pupils develop their communication, independence, emotional regulation and engagement with learning.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with Autism and complex needs.
• Supporting pupils with communication difficulties, including non-verbal and minimally verbal communication.
• Using communication strategies such as PECS, Makaton and visual supports, where appropriate.
• Supporting pupils with sensory processing needs and emotional regulation.
• Delivering structured learning activities and personalised interventions.
• Helping pupils develop independence, social interaction and daily living skills.
• Supporting positive behaviour using calm, consistent and proactive strategies.
• Creating and maintaining a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and other specialist professionals.
• Supporting pupils to work towards individual targets and EHCP outcomes.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced in supporting children with Autism and complex SEN needs, ideally within a specialist provision.
• Calm, patient and resilient, with a positive and proactive approach.
• Confident supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour.
• Comfortable working with non-verbal or minimally verbal pupils.
• Knowledgeable or willing to learn about communication strategies and sensory approaches.
• Able to build strong and trusting relationships with pupils.
• A strong team player who can work effectively alongside teachers and specialist staff.
• Passionate about helping children achieve their full potential.

Experience with PECS, Makaton, Attention Autism, sensory integration or autism-specific interventions would be highly beneficial, although training and support may be provided.

Why Apply?This role offers the opportunity to:

• Gain specialist experience within a High Needs Autism Provision.
• Work alongside experienced SEN teachers and specialist professionals.
• Develop your knowledge of Autism, communication and sensory needs.
• Receive ongoing training and professional development.
• Make a genuine and lasting difference to the lives of children with complex needs.
• Build valuable experience for future careers in SEN teaching, Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy or specialist education.

To apply, please contact Charlie Hayes on:

M: 07758 135 941
E: charlie.hayes@pertempseducation.co.uk