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ASD Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 17 February 2026
Salary: £96 to £115 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 16 March 2026
Location: Greenwich, London
Company: senploy
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 203812

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Summary

ASD Teaching Assistant - Greenwich - £95-£115 per day

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a strong background supporting pupils with Autism and challenging behaviour?

A welcoming and well-resourced school in Greenwich is seeking a confident and resilient ASD Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine impact supporting pupils with additional needs in a structured, supportive environment.

The Role:
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Supporting pupils with Autism (ASD) on a 1:1 and small group basis


Supporting pupils with Autism (ASD) on a 1:1 and small group basis
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Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies


Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies
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Implementing EHCP targets and personalised support plans


Implementing EHCP targets and personalised support plans
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Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO


Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO
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Encouraging emotional regulation, communication and independence


Encouraging emotional regulation, communication and independence
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Creating a safe, structured and engaging learning environment


Creating a safe, structured and engaging learning environment

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
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Previous experience supporting children with ASD


Previous experience supporting children with ASD
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Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills


Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
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Experience working with challenging behaviour


Experience working with challenging behaviour
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A calm, patient and resilient approach


A calm, patient and resilient approach
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A strong understanding of safeguarding and inclusion


A strong understanding of safeguarding and inclusion
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The ability to build positive, consistent relationships


The ability to build positive, consistent relationships

This school offers:
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A supportive SEN team


A supportive SEN team
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Ongoing training and development


Ongoing training and development
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Clear behaviour policies and structured routines


Clear behaviour policies and structured routines
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A collaborative and welcoming staff team


A collaborative and welcoming staff team

If you are passionate about supporting children with Autism and confident managing challenging behaviour, we would love to hear from you.

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