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Teaching Assistant - Autism Support

United Kingdom, Brixton 89.00 - 95.00 GBP / Day · Job Posted May 26, 2026
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Job Description

We are seeking dedicated ASC Specialists to work within local Special Schools and Resource Provisions. This role is for those who understand that for a student with Autism, a 'breakthrough' might be a successful transition between lessons, a new word, or a calm afternoon in a sensory room.

Job Responsibility

  • Promoting Predictability: Use visual schedules and 'now and next' boards to reduce anxiety and help students manage transitions between activities
  • Supportive Interventions: Work 1:1 to deliver personalised learning tasks that align with the student's specific interests and EHCP goals
  • Managing 'Meltdowns' with Empathy: Recognise the early signs of sensory or emotional deregulation and implement calming strategies or 'masking' breaks before a crisis occurs
  • Social Coaching: Facilitate structured play or social interactions, helping students develop the tools they need to build friendships and work alongside peers

Requirements

  • Naturally Observant
  • Relevant Experience (Autism, TEACCH, ABA principles)
  • Resilient & Kind
  • Committed (enhanced DBS on update service)
  • ability to track progression in attainment
  • background in youth work
  • behaviour management
  • building relationships
  • classroom management
  • communication
  • de-escalation techniques
  • empathy
  • experience in administering medication
  • experience in managing challenging behaviour
  • experience with autism spectrum disorders
  • experience with learning difficulties
  • experience with social emotional mental health
  • inclusiveness
  • manual handling
  • marking
  • mentor experience
  • personal care experience
  • planning
  • resilience
  • restraint training
  • speech and language therapy experience
  • CACHE level 1 or 2
  • CACHE level 2 or 3
  • early childhood studies degree
  • health and social care experience
  • health and social care qualifications (NVQ)
  • HLTA
  • NVQ level 2
  • NVQ level 3
  • NVQ level 4
  • high school
  • college
  • university

Nice to have

  • Experience with Autism (either professionally or personally)
  • knowledge of TEACCH or ABA principles

What we offer

  • Training and education
  • Safeguarding & Prevent
  • Referral Bonus
  • Weekly Pay
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