Autism Support TA
| Company: | senploy |
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| Salary: | £96 to £115 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | SE13 6JZ |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 16 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 10 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Autism Support Teaching Assistant
South London
We are working closely with a supportive school in South London who are seeking an Autism Support Teaching Assistant to join their team on a long-term basis.
This role is ideal for a Teaching Assistant with experience supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), who is patient, nurturing and confident in using tailored strategies to support learning and emotional regulation.
The role:
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Providing dedicated one-to-one and small group support for pupils with autism
Providing dedicated one-to-one and small group support for pupils with autism
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Supporting communication, social interaction and emotional regulation
Supporting communication, social interaction and emotional regulation
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Implementing individual education plans and personalised strategies
Implementing individual education plans and personalised strategies
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Supporting sensory needs and positive behaviour approaches
Supporting sensory needs and positive behaviour approaches
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Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and therapists
Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and therapists
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Promoting independence, confidence and inclusion
Promoting independence, confidence and inclusion
The ideal candidate:
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Has experience supporting children with autism in a school or care setting
Has experience supporting children with autism in a school or care setting
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Is calm, empathetic and resilient
Is calm, empathetic and resilient
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Has knowledge of strategies such as visual supports, sensory regulation or PECS
Has knowledge of strategies such as visual supports, sensory regulation or PECS
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Is committed to safeguarding and inclusive practice
Is committed to safeguarding and inclusive practice
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Works well as part of a multidisciplinary team
Works well as part of a multidisciplinary team
What's on offer:
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Full-time, long-term opportunity
Full-time, long-term opportunity
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Supportive and specialist school environment
Supportive and specialist school environment
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Competitive daily rate
Competitive daily rate
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Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
If you have any questions please apply first and we will come back to you.