Autism specialist - Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 02 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £88.92 to £100 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 March 2026 |
| Location: | Twickenham, Greater London |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 205104 |
Summary
Special Needs Teaching Assistants - Twickenham A role with real career progression and a clear pathway to a permanent contract
A growing SEN school in Twickenham is expanding its team and offering an excellent opportunity for individuals who want to build a long-term career in SEND education. These roles are ideal for people who want structured development, ongoing training, and the chance to progress into a permanent position.
The school supports pupils aged 7-16 with Autism (ASD) and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs. As the school grows, they are looking for committed Special Needs Teaching Assistants who want to develop professionally and become part of a stable, permanent team.
This setting is nurturing, modern, and forward-thinking-perfect for anyone who wants to grow their skills and build a meaningful career in SEND.
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Supporting pupils with ASD and SEMH needs in small classes of 4-6
Supporting pupils with ASD and SEMH needs in small classes of 4-6
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Providing tailored support based on your strengths and experience
Providing tailored support based on your strengths and experience
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Assisting with learning activities, emotional regulation, and social development
Assisting with learning activities, emotional regulation, and social development
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Working closely with teachers, therapists, and wider support staff
Working closely with teachers, therapists, and wider support staff
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Supporting with personal care when required (full training provided)
Supporting with personal care when required (full training provided)
This role is designed with long-term growth in mind. You'll have access to:
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A clear temp-to-perm pathway, with permanent contracts available for strong performers
A clear temp-to-perm pathway, with permanent contracts available for strong performers
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Comprehensive training programmes for permanent staff
Comprehensive training programmes for permanent staff
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Opportunities to specialise in areas such as behaviour support, communication, or therapeutic approaches
Opportunities to specialise in areas such as behaviour support, communication, or therapeutic approaches
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A leadership team committed to developing staff and promoting from within
A leadership team committed to developing staff and promoting from within
Whether you're experienced in SEND or bringing transferable skills from care, youth work, psychology, sports coaching, or similar fields, you'll receive the support needed to progress.
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Modern, spacious classrooms and excellent sensory/outdoor facilities
Modern, spacious classrooms and excellent sensory/outdoor facilities
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A calm, structured environment with well-established routines
A calm, structured environment with well-established routines
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Supportive leadership and a genuinely welcoming team
Supportive leadership and a genuinely welcoming team
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Behaviour that is not highly challenging
Behaviour that is not highly challenging
- Expanding team with a chance to be part of a school from infancy stages
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A culture where staff wellbeing and development are prioritised
A culture where staff wellbeing and development are prioritised
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Experience in SEND or strong transferable skills
Experience in SEND or strong transferable skills
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A patient, resilient, and compassionate approach
A patient, resilient, and compassionate approach
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Full-time availability preferred (part-time considered)
Full-time availability preferred (part-time considered)
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A desire to build long-term relationships and grow into a permanent role
A desire to build long-term relationships and grow into a permanent role
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A meaningful role where you can make a lasting impact
A meaningful role where you can make a lasting impact
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Ongoing support, mentoring, and professional development
Ongoing support, mentoring, and professional development
-
A pathway into a permanent contract
A pathway into a permanent contract
-
A team that invests in your growth and celebrates your progress
A team that invests in your growth and celebrates your progress
A growing SEN school in Twickenham is expanding its team and offering an excellent opportunity for individuals who want to build a long-term career in SEND education. These roles are ideal for people who want structured development, ongoing training, and the chance to progress into a permanent position.
The school supports pupils aged 7-16 with Autism (ASD) and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs. As the school grows, they are looking for committed Special Needs Teaching Assistants who want to develop professionally and become part of a stable, permanent team.
This setting is nurturing, modern, and forward-thinking-perfect for anyone who wants to grow their skills and build a meaningful career in SEND.
-
Supporting pupils with ASD and SEMH needs in small classes of 4-6
Supporting pupils with ASD and SEMH needs in small classes of 4-6
-
Providing tailored support based on your strengths and experience
Providing tailored support based on your strengths and experience
-
Assisting with learning activities, emotional regulation, and social development
Assisting with learning activities, emotional regulation, and social development
-
Working closely with teachers, therapists, and wider support staff
Working closely with teachers, therapists, and wider support staff
-
Supporting with personal care when required (full training provided)
Supporting with personal care when required (full training provided)
This role is designed with long-term growth in mind. You'll have access to:
-
A clear temp-to-perm pathway, with permanent contracts available for strong performers
A clear temp-to-perm pathway, with permanent contracts available for strong performers
-
Comprehensive training programmes for permanent staff
Comprehensive training programmes for permanent staff
-
Opportunities to specialise in areas such as behaviour support, communication, or therapeutic approaches
Opportunities to specialise in areas such as behaviour support, communication, or therapeutic approaches
-
A leadership team committed to developing staff and promoting from within
A leadership team committed to developing staff and promoting from within
Whether you're experienced in SEND or bringing transferable skills from care, youth work, psychology, sports coaching, or similar fields, you'll receive the support needed to progress.
-
Modern, spacious classrooms and excellent sensory/outdoor facilities
Modern, spacious classrooms and excellent sensory/outdoor facilities
-
A calm, structured environment with well-established routines
A calm, structured environment with well-established routines
-
Supportive leadership and a genuinely welcoming team
Supportive leadership and a genuinely welcoming team
-
Behaviour that is not highly challenging
Behaviour that is not highly challenging
- Expanding team with a chance to be part of a school from infancy stages
-
A culture where staff wellbeing and development are prioritised
A culture where staff wellbeing and development are prioritised
-
Experience in SEND or strong transferable skills
Experience in SEND or strong transferable skills
-
A patient, resilient, and compassionate approach
A patient, resilient, and compassionate approach
-
Full-time availability preferred (part-time considered)
Full-time availability preferred (part-time considered)
-
A desire to build long-term relationships and grow into a permanent role
A desire to build long-term relationships and grow into a permanent role
-
A meaningful role where you can make a lasting impact
A meaningful role where you can make a lasting impact
-
Ongoing support, mentoring, and professional development
Ongoing support, mentoring, and professional development
-
A pathway into a permanent contract
A pathway into a permanent contract
-
A team that invests in your growth and celebrates your progress
A team that invests in your growth and celebrates your progress