Teaching Assistant - ARP

Are you passionate about supporting children with autism in their early years?
We are seeking a nurturing, patient, and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our ARP
within a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Peckham.

This is a Reception-based role, working with children aged 4-5 who have a range of social communication and learning needs. You will play a vital part in helping pupils feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.

About the Role:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for Reception pupils with autism.
• Assist with daily routines, transitions, and classroom activities.
• Use visual supports, structured routines, and sensory strategies.
• Help create a calm, consistent, and nurturing learning environment.

We're Looking for Someone Who:

• Has experience or strong interest in working with children with autism.
• Is calm, patient, and able to respond flexibly to children's needs.
• Works well in a team and communicates clearly with staff and families.

Why Horizon Teachers:

• Easy registration process via online link and a video consultation.
• We always look to pay our Teachers/Support Staff the highest rates possible.
• We are currently having our busiest year & placing more teachers & support staff than ever before.
• We are currently having our busiest year & placing more teachers & support staff than ever before.

Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

Horizon Teachers. Enhancing Children's Education.