1:1 ASD Teaching Assistant for Primary School (SEN Support)
| Posting date: | 26 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.54 to £16.90 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 April 2026 |
| Location: | Loughton |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 209013 |
Summary
Protocol Education are working with a welcoming primary school seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with Autism (ASD).
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about making a meaningful difference, providing consistent, tailored support to help a child thrive both academically and emotionally within a mainstream setting.
The Role
• Providing 1:1 support for a pupil with ASD
• Supporting communication, social interaction and emotional regulation
• Implementing strategies in line with EHCP targets
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO
• Adapting learning to meet individual needs
• Creating a calm, structured and predictable environment
The Ideal Candidate
• Experience supporting children with ASD (in school or similar setting)
• Understanding of autism, sensory needs and behaviour regulation strategies
• Calm, patient and consistent approach
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Experience with visual timetables, PECS or similar strategies (desirable)
Why This Role?
• Opportunity to make a real 1:1 impact
• Supportive school environment with strong SEN provision
• Long-term consistency and development within the role
• Ongoing support and training opportunities
Location: Harlow, Epping, Loughton, Chigwell, Buckhurst Hill, Waltham Abbey & Uttlesford (including Great Dunmow, Saffron Walden, Stansted)
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about making a meaningful difference, providing consistent, tailored support to help a child thrive both academically and emotionally within a mainstream setting.
The Role
• Providing 1:1 support for a pupil with ASD
• Supporting communication, social interaction and emotional regulation
• Implementing strategies in line with EHCP targets
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO
• Adapting learning to meet individual needs
• Creating a calm, structured and predictable environment
The Ideal Candidate
• Experience supporting children with ASD (in school or similar setting)
• Understanding of autism, sensory needs and behaviour regulation strategies
• Calm, patient and consistent approach
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Experience with visual timetables, PECS or similar strategies (desirable)
Why This Role?
• Opportunity to make a real 1:1 impact
• Supportive school environment with strong SEN provision
• Long-term consistency and development within the role
• Ongoing support and training opportunities
Location: Harlow, Epping, Loughton, Chigwell, Buckhurst Hill, Waltham Abbey & Uttlesford (including Great Dunmow, Saffron Walden, Stansted)
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.