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Autism Teaching Assistant

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Posting date: 12 May 2025
Salary: £110 to £120 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 09 June 2025
Location: Lambeth, London
Company: senploy
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 175966

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Summary

Job Title: Autism Teaching Assistant - SEN School
Location: Lambeth, South London
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: £110 - £120 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15am - 3:30pm
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Are you an experienced or aspiring Autism Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young people with special educational needs? A well-regarded SEN school in Lambeth is looking for a dedicated, patient, and enthusiastic individual to join their supportive team for an immediate start.
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Support pupils aged 5-16 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), including non-verbal students and those with associated learning difficulties


Support pupils aged 5-16 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), including non-verbal students and those with associated learning difficulties
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Work 1:1 and in small groups to assist with academic, emotional, and social development


Work 1:1 and in small groups to assist with academic, emotional, and social development
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Use tailored strategies such as PECS, Makaton, or visual timetables to support communication and learning (training can be provided)


Use tailored strategies such as PECS, Makaton, or visual timetables to support communication and learning (training can be provided)
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Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and SENCOs to deliver an inclusive and structured learning environment


Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and SENCOs to deliver an inclusive and structured learning environment
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Assist with personal care and behaviour support where necessary


Assist with personal care and behaviour support where necessary
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Experience working with children or young people with autism in a school or care setting


Experience working with children or young people with autism in a school or care setting
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Calm, reliable, and resilient with a positive attitude


Calm, reliable, and resilient with a positive attitude
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Knowledge of autism-specific strategies (PECS, TEACCH, Makaton) is advantageous


Knowledge of autism-specific strategies (PECS, TEACCH, Makaton) is advantageous
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Comfortable with personal care and sensory support needs


Comfortable with personal care and sensory support needs
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willing to apply for one


Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willing to apply for one
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Competitive pay between £110 - £120 per day (depending on experience)


Competitive pay between £110 - £120 per day (depending on experience)
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Full-time role with consistent hours during term time


Full-time role with consistent hours during term time
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Supportive school environment and experienced leadership team


Supportive school environment and experienced leadership team
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Professional development and training opportunities


Professional development and training opportunities
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The opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of neurodiverse learners


The opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of neurodiverse learners

If you are interested in this position, please contact Scott Arbuckle at Remedy Education!

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