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Specialist Teaching Assistant

United Kingdom, London Employment contract 26936.00 - 27165.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 01, 2026
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This is a role where no two days are ever the same! Some days can be very challenging, but they can also be incredibly rewarding. As a STA, you will be working on a 1:1 basis with our autistic pupils and assisting them with: Access learning; Developing communication, confidence and independence; Celebrate progress - however big or small; Take part in community based activities like swimming and work experience; Responding to behaviours of distress with patient and supportive care; Supporting pupils with personal care; Helping our pupils feel safe, understood and proud of themselves

Job Responsibility

  • Access learning
  • Developing communication, confidence and independence
  • Celebrate progress - however big or small
  • Take part in community based activities like swimming and work experience
  • Responding to behaviours of distress with patient and supportive care
  • Supporting pupils with personal care
  • Helping our pupils feel safe, understood and proud of themselves

Requirements

  • Patient, empathetic and resilient LSAs to join our Ambitious College in Tottenham
  • all learners have a primary diagnosis of autism

What we offer

  • Term time only role yet you are paid across 52 weeks
  • Training programme when you join the role with continued CPD
  • Be part of a warm, supportive and collaborative team
  • Progression opportunities to grow your career in SEND
  • Be part of a national charity with a clear mission and shared values
  • Varied, meaningful work with real impact
  • Access to staff discount schemes, including Blue Light Card eligibility
  • Full benefits package
  • Generous annual leave
  • Occupational health service
  • Travel season ticket
  • Bike loan
  • CPD
  • Pension scheme
  • Eye test vouchers
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