Description
Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant – High Needs ASD Provision
Location: Tottenham, N17
Contract Type: Full-time, Term Time Only
Start Date: As soon as possible
Pay: Starting at £89 PAYE
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to work within our high-needs ASD provision at a vibrant primary school in Tottenham. This role is specifically suited to candidates with proven, hands-on experience in a similar high-needs ASD or specialist SEN setting.
You will support pupils with complex autism-related needs, including communication difficulties, sensory regulation challenges, and personal care requirements. Working closely with the SENCo, class teacher, and external professionals, you will play a vital role in helping pupils access learning in a structured, supportive, and nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with high-needs ASD.
• Support pupils with personal care, emotional regulation, and sensory needs, ensuring dignity and safety at all times.
• Implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies consistently.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff to deliver tailored interventions.
• Help maintain a calm, predictable, and structured classroom environment.
• Promote independence, communication, and social development using appropriate strategies.
Essential Requirements (Must Have)
• Significant previous experience working in a high-needs ASD or specialist SEND setting (school, SEN unit, or alternative provision).
• Direct experience supporting children with Autism and complex needs, including behaviour regulation and personal care.
• A calm, resilient, and patient approach, particularly in challenging situations.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
This role is not suitable for candidates without prior experience in a similar high-needs ASD environment.
INDLON
Location: Tottenham, N17
Contract Type: Full-time, Term Time Only
Start Date: As soon as possible
Pay: Starting at £89 PAYE
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to work within our high-needs ASD provision at a vibrant primary school in Tottenham. This role is specifically suited to candidates with proven, hands-on experience in a similar high-needs ASD or specialist SEN setting.
You will support pupils with complex autism-related needs, including communication difficulties, sensory regulation challenges, and personal care requirements. Working closely with the SENCo, class teacher, and external professionals, you will play a vital role in helping pupils access learning in a structured, supportive, and nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with high-needs ASD.
• Support pupils with personal care, emotional regulation, and sensory needs, ensuring dignity and safety at all times.
• Implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies consistently.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff to deliver tailored interventions.
• Help maintain a calm, predictable, and structured classroom environment.
• Promote independence, communication, and social development using appropriate strategies.
Essential Requirements (Must Have)
• Significant previous experience working in a high-needs ASD or specialist SEND setting (school, SEN unit, or alternative provision).
• Direct experience supporting children with Autism and complex needs, including behaviour regulation and personal care.
• A calm, resilient, and patient approach, particularly in challenging situations.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
This role is not suitable for candidates without prior experience in a similar high-needs ASD environment.
INDLON