ASD Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 23 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £88.92 to £100 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Location: | Twickenham, Greater London |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 201155 |
Summary
Special Needs Teaching Assistants - Twickenham
Contract: Full-Time or Part-Time (Ad-hoc)
Opportunities: Temp-to-Perm
Start Date: ASAP or with notice
We are delighted to be partnering with a brand-new specialist school in Twickenham, supporting pupils aged 7-16 with ASD and SEMH needs. As the school continues to expand, we are seeking several enthusiastic and dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistants to join their growing team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a nurturing and forward-thinking setting where staff are valued and every pupil is supported to reach their potential. Whether you are an experienced SEND professional or bring strong transferable skills and a genuine passion for supporting neurodiverse young people, we would be keen to hear from you.
The Role
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Support pupils with Autism (ASD) and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs
Support pupils with Autism (ASD) and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs
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Work within small class sizes of 4-6 pupils
Work within small class sizes of 4-6 pupils
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Provide personalised support aligned with your experience and strengths
Provide personalised support aligned with your experience and strengths
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Assist with learning activities, emotional regulation, and social development
Assist with learning activities, emotional regulation, and social development
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Support with personal care where required (full training provided)
Support with personal care where required (full training provided)
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Collaborate closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to maintain a positive and structured learning environment
Collaborate closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to maintain a positive and structured learning environment
Why Join This School?
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Modern, spacious, and well-resourced classrooms
Modern, spacious, and well-resourced classrooms
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Excellent outdoor learning and sensory facilities
Excellent outdoor learning and sensory facilities
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Supportive and approachable leadership team
Supportive and approachable leadership team
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Comprehensive training and development for permanent staff
Comprehensive training and development for permanent staff
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A calm, inclusive, and welcoming school culture
A calm, inclusive, and welcoming school culture
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Well-established routines with behaviour that is not highly challenging
Well-established routines with behaviour that is not highly challenging
What We're Looking For
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Experience within SEND settings or relevant transferable skills (e.g. care, youth work, psychology, sports coaching)
Experience within SEND settings or relevant transferable skills (e.g. care, youth work, psychology, sports coaching)
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A patient, resilient, and compassionate approach
A patient, resilient, and compassionate approach
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Full-time availability preferred, with part-time options considered
Full-time availability preferred, with part-time options considered
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A commitment to building long-term relationships-this is a temp-to-perm opportunity, with permanent roles available for the right candidates
A commitment to building long-term relationships-this is a temp-to-perm opportunity, with permanent roles available for the right candidates
What's on Offer
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A clear pathway into a permanent position
A clear pathway into a permanent position
-
Ongoing support and guidance
Ongoing support and guidance
-
The opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact
The opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact
-
A welcoming and supportive team invested in your professional growth
A welcoming and supportive team invested in your professional growth
If you are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and looking for a rewarding opportunity within a specialist setting, we would love to hear from you.
Contract: Full-Time or Part-Time (Ad-hoc)
Opportunities: Temp-to-Perm
Start Date: ASAP or with notice
We are delighted to be partnering with a brand-new specialist school in Twickenham, supporting pupils aged 7-16 with ASD and SEMH needs. As the school continues to expand, we are seeking several enthusiastic and dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistants to join their growing team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a nurturing and forward-thinking setting where staff are valued and every pupil is supported to reach their potential. Whether you are an experienced SEND professional or bring strong transferable skills and a genuine passion for supporting neurodiverse young people, we would be keen to hear from you.
The Role
-
Support pupils with Autism (ASD) and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs
Support pupils with Autism (ASD) and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs
-
Work within small class sizes of 4-6 pupils
Work within small class sizes of 4-6 pupils
-
Provide personalised support aligned with your experience and strengths
Provide personalised support aligned with your experience and strengths
-
Assist with learning activities, emotional regulation, and social development
Assist with learning activities, emotional regulation, and social development
-
Support with personal care where required (full training provided)
Support with personal care where required (full training provided)
-
Collaborate closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to maintain a positive and structured learning environment
Collaborate closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to maintain a positive and structured learning environment
Why Join This School?
-
Modern, spacious, and well-resourced classrooms
Modern, spacious, and well-resourced classrooms
-
Excellent outdoor learning and sensory facilities
Excellent outdoor learning and sensory facilities
-
Supportive and approachable leadership team
Supportive and approachable leadership team
-
Comprehensive training and development for permanent staff
Comprehensive training and development for permanent staff
-
A calm, inclusive, and welcoming school culture
A calm, inclusive, and welcoming school culture
-
Well-established routines with behaviour that is not highly challenging
Well-established routines with behaviour that is not highly challenging
What We're Looking For
-
Experience within SEND settings or relevant transferable skills (e.g. care, youth work, psychology, sports coaching)
Experience within SEND settings or relevant transferable skills (e.g. care, youth work, psychology, sports coaching)
-
A patient, resilient, and compassionate approach
A patient, resilient, and compassionate approach
-
Full-time availability preferred, with part-time options considered
Full-time availability preferred, with part-time options considered
-
A commitment to building long-term relationships-this is a temp-to-perm opportunity, with permanent roles available for the right candidates
A commitment to building long-term relationships-this is a temp-to-perm opportunity, with permanent roles available for the right candidates
What's on Offer
-
A clear pathway into a permanent position
A clear pathway into a permanent position
-
Ongoing support and guidance
Ongoing support and guidance
-
The opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact
The opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact
-
A welcoming and supportive team invested in your professional growth
A welcoming and supportive team invested in your professional growth
If you are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and looking for a rewarding opportunity within a specialist setting, we would love to hear from you.