Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £90 to £100 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 February 2026 |
| Location: | Willesden, Greater London |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 200289 |
Summary
Job title: 1:1 Support - Year 1 pupil (ASD)
Start date - ASAP Until July with chance of re-employment in Sept 2026
Hours - Mon - Fri 08:30-16:00pm
Pay - £90-100 per day PAYE
About the role
- 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).
About the school
- 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.
Person specification / desirable qualities
- 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.
Start date - ASAP Until July with chance of re-employment in Sept 2026
Hours - Mon - Fri 08:30-16:00pm
Pay - £90-100 per day PAYE
About the role
- 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).
About the school
- 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.
Person specification / desirable qualities
- 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.