Y6 SEN Teaching Assistant - Westminster

Location: Westminster, London
Salary: £90-£100 per day (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: September 2025
Position Type: Long-term with potential for extension

Are you an experienced and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact in a child's life?

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Westminster is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support a non-verbal autistic pupil in Year 6.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work 1:1 with a child who benefits from a calm, structured environment and regular sensory or movement breaks outside the classroom.

As a 1:1 SEN TA, you will:

• Provide consistent, tailored support to a non-verbal pupil with autism
• Implement strategies to support communication, emotional regulation, and engagement
• Facilitate regular breaks and sensory activities to help the pupil manage transitions and remain focused
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals to deliver an individualised support plan
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience supporting children with autism, ideally in KS2
• Understanding of non-verbal communication methods (e.g., PECS, Makaton, visual timetables)
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  
  

What the School Offers

• A supportive and inclusive school community
• Access to training and professional development
• Well-resourced classrooms and dedicated SEN spaces
• Excellent transport links in Central London
  
  

Additional Information

• This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check
• The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
  
  

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