Teaching Assistant

Job title

1:1 Support - Year 1 pupil (ASD)

ASAP Until July with chance of re-employment in Sept 2026

Mon - Fri 08:30-16:00pm

£90-100 per day PAYE

• Provide one-to-one support for a boy in Year 1 with ASD, working alongside class and welfare staff.
• Assist with the pupil's academic, social, emotional and communication needs; support access to mainstream curriculum and adapt tasks as needed.
• Help with transitions, structured routines, sensory needs and any additional support required during the school day (lessons, lunch, break, etc.)
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEND staff and possibly with external professionals to implement the child's support plan.
• Start immediately, contract lasting until end of current academic year (July).

• A community primary in London (ages 3-11), with an Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) for neurodiverse pupils, including many children with autism/social, emotional and communication needs.
• The school aims to offer a broad, balanced education for all children, adapting to individual learning styles and needs so every pupil can make progress.
• The ARP is housed in a dedicated purpose-built environment - with its own outside play area, sensory room, breakout spaces and individual learning rooms to support pupils' learning and wellbeing.

• Experience or strong interest in working with children with ASD or additional needs.
• Empathy, patience and adaptability: able to respond calmly and supportively to changing needs and behaviours.
• Good communication skills; ability to work as part of a team (teachers, SEND coordinator, parents, external professionals).
• Reliability, consistency and commitment for the duration of the contract (until July).

If you are passionate about supporting a child to reach their full potential and thrive in a caring, inclusive school environment - we'd love to hear from you.