ASD Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 21 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £108 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 May 2026 |
| Location: | East London, Greater London |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 212252 |
Summary
Our client, a leading educational organisation in East London, Greater London, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Full-Time ASD Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role will provide invaluable support to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ensuring they receive the personalised attention and assistance they need to thrive in an inclusive learning environment.
As a Full-Time ASD Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial part in fostering a nurturing and enriching educational experience for our students. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, providing one-on-one support, implementing tailored learning strategies, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to address the unique needs of each student.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individualised support and assistance to students with ASD, helping them to actively engage in their learning and achieve their academic and personal goals.
- Develop and implement targeted strategies and interventions to address the specific learning, social, and behavioural needs of students with ASD, in alignment with their Individualised Education Plans (IEPs).
- Collaborate closely with the classroom teacher, special educational needs coordinator (SENCO), and other professionals to ensure a consistent and holistic approach to supporting students with ASD.
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of a structured, predictable, and inclusive learning environment that is conducive to the needs of students with ASD.
- Facilitate and encourage social interaction and communication skills development among students with ASD, using evidence-based techniques and assistive technologies as needed.
- Monitor and record the progress of students with ASD, providing regular feedback to the teaching team and contributing to the review and update of IEPs.
- Attend relevant training and professional development opportunities to continuously enhance your knowledge and skills in supporting students with ASD.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, documenting the support provided and the progress made by students with ASD.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing your observations and insights to inform the ongoing support and care of students with ASD.
- Provide a positive role model for students, demonstrating patience, empathy, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming school community.
Person Specification:
- Relevant educational qualifications, such as a Teaching Assistant Diploma or equivalent, with a focus on special educational needs or ASD.
- Significant experience working with students with ASD in an educational setting, preferably in a one-to-one or small group capacity.
- Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the unique needs and characteristics of students with ASD, including effective strategies for supporting their learning and development.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively under pressure.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting the educational and personal growth of students with ASD.
- Willingness to engage in continuous professional development to enhance your skills and knowledge in supporting students with ASD.
- Commitment to promoting an inclusive, supportive, and nurturing learning environment for all students.
This Full-Time ASD Teaching Assistant role offers a competitive salary of £108 per day, as well as the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and dedicated team of professionals. If you are excited by the prospect of making a meaningful difference in the lives of students with ASD, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role. We look forward to hearing from you!
- Relevant educational qualifications, such as a Teaching Assistant Diploma or equivalent, with a focus on special educational needs or ASD.
- Significant experience working with students with ASD in an educational setting, preferably in a one-to-one or small group capacity.
- Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the unique needs and characteristics of students with ASD, including effective strategies for supporting their learning and development.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively under pressure.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting the educational and personal growth of students with ASD.
- Willingness to engage in continuous professional development to enhance your skills and knowledge in supporting students with ASD.
- Commitment to promoting an inclusive, supportive, and nurturing learning environment for all students.
As a Full-Time ASD Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial part in fostering a nurturing and enriching educational experience for our students. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, providing one-on-one support, implementing tailored learning strategies, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to address the unique needs of each student.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individualised support and assistance to students with ASD, helping them to actively engage in their learning and achieve their academic and personal goals.
- Develop and implement targeted strategies and interventions to address the specific learning, social, and behavioural needs of students with ASD, in alignment with their Individualised Education Plans (IEPs).
- Collaborate closely with the classroom teacher, special educational needs coordinator (SENCO), and other professionals to ensure a consistent and holistic approach to supporting students with ASD.
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of a structured, predictable, and inclusive learning environment that is conducive to the needs of students with ASD.
- Facilitate and encourage social interaction and communication skills development among students with ASD, using evidence-based techniques and assistive technologies as needed.
- Monitor and record the progress of students with ASD, providing regular feedback to the teaching team and contributing to the review and update of IEPs.
- Attend relevant training and professional development opportunities to continuously enhance your knowledge and skills in supporting students with ASD.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, documenting the support provided and the progress made by students with ASD.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing your observations and insights to inform the ongoing support and care of students with ASD.
- Provide a positive role model for students, demonstrating patience, empathy, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming school community.
Person Specification:
- Relevant educational qualifications, such as a Teaching Assistant Diploma or equivalent, with a focus on special educational needs or ASD.
- Significant experience working with students with ASD in an educational setting, preferably in a one-to-one or small group capacity.
- Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the unique needs and characteristics of students with ASD, including effective strategies for supporting their learning and development.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively under pressure.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting the educational and personal growth of students with ASD.
- Willingness to engage in continuous professional development to enhance your skills and knowledge in supporting students with ASD.
- Commitment to promoting an inclusive, supportive, and nurturing learning environment for all students.
This Full-Time ASD Teaching Assistant role offers a competitive salary of £108 per day, as well as the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and dedicated team of professionals. If you are excited by the prospect of making a meaningful difference in the lives of students with ASD, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role. We look forward to hearing from you!
- Relevant educational qualifications, such as a Teaching Assistant Diploma or equivalent, with a focus on special educational needs or ASD.
- Significant experience working with students with ASD in an educational setting, preferably in a one-to-one or small group capacity.
- Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the unique needs and characteristics of students with ASD, including effective strategies for supporting their learning and development.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively under pressure.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting the educational and personal growth of students with ASD.
- Willingness to engage in continuous professional development to enhance your skills and knowledge in supporting students with ASD.
- Commitment to promoting an inclusive, supportive, and nurturing learning environment for all students.