ASC Teaching Assistant

Job Title: ASC Teaching Assistant – Full Time

Location: Hackney, London

Salary: Pay to Scale (Depending on Experience)

Contract: Long-Term / Full Time

Start Date: Immediate

Supporting individuality. Creating structure. Making a real impact.

We are working with a welcoming and well-resourced SEND school in Hackney that is seeking a dedicated ASC Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis.

This school supports children and young people with autism and complex needs
, offering a calm, structured, and nurturing environment where pupils are supported to thrive in their own way. This role is ideal for someone patient, consistent, and passionate about supporting pupils who experience the world a little differently.

• Supporting pupils with ASC within a specialist SEND school setting
• Helping students access learning through structure, routine, and visual supports
• Providing one-to-one and small-group support tailored to individual needs
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Building pupils’ confidence, independence, and engagement in learning
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and SEN professionals
• Acting as a calm, reliable, and trusted presence in the classroom
• Monitoring progress and contributing to reviews and support plans

• Experience supporting children or young people with ASC and/or SEND
• A calm, patient, and positive approach
• Confidence supporting behaviour and emotional regulation
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliability and commitment to a full-time, long-term role
• Thrive training is highly desirable (or willingness to complete –
  free training provided
  )
• A valid DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

• Purpose-built SEND environment
• Supportive leadership who genuinely value Teaching Assistants
• Clear routines, strong teamwork, and a calm learning atmosphere
• A role where your support makes a meaningful difference every day

• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
• Competitive daily rates
• A dedicated SEND consultant who listens and supports you
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
  , including Thrive training
• Ongoing check-ins, support, and development opportunities
• £50 referral bonus for every teacher or TA you refer*

If you’re looking for a rewarding full-time role supporting pupils with autism in a specialist SEND setting in Hackney
, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Protocol Education to discuss ASC Teaching Assistant opportunities.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.