ASD Teaching Assistant
(Independent school in Sutton)

Are you committed, patient and passionate about supporting young people with autism? A specialist independent day school in Sutton is looking for a Teaching Assistant to join its dedicated and nurturing team.

This school provides a calm, quiet and low-arousal environment designed to meet the needs of autistic young people. With very small class sizes, sensory-friendly classrooms and an individually tailored curriculum, the school creates a safe and positive space where pupils can learn, grow and thrive.

The team has extensive experience working with young people who may have been out of education or who are anxious about attending school. Staff work closely with families and professionals to support re-engagement with learning and help pupils build confidence, independence and friendships.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils’ learning in a calm, structured and nurturing environment
• Help deliver personalised academic, social, emotional and sensory programmes
• Build trusting, supportive relationships with pupils
• Use a child-centred, trauma-informed approach at all times
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and families
• Contribute to creating enabling, sensory-aware classroom spaces

What We Offer

• A highly supportive and positive staff culture
• Small class sizes allowing for genuine individual focus
• Training and continuous professional development
• A chance to make a real and lasting difference in young people’s lives

We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting autistic children or young people (desired)
• A calm, empathetic and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A passion for helping pupils overcome barriers to learning

If you’re committed to supporting young people to thrive and want to be part of a school that truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to join a specialist school in Sutton where every young person is supported to succeed.