Teaching Assistant ASD

ASD Teaching Assistant - SEN School - Greenwich

Location: Greenwich, South East London
Position: ASD Teaching Assistant
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Pay: £100-£117 per day
Start: ASAP

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.

If you are passionate about supporting pupils with autism and believe you can provide consistent, positive and engaging support, we would love to hear from you.

If you have any questions please call (phone number removed) or ask for Dylan at Remedy Education
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed