ASD Teaching Assistant - Remedy Recruitment Group : Job Details

ASD Teaching Assistant - Primary SEN School - SouthwarkLocation: Southwark, South East LondonSalary: £95 - £120 per dayJob Type: Long-term, Full-timeStart Date: September 2025Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pmAgency: Remedy Education

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a passion for working with pupils on the autism spectrum?

Remedy Education are currently working with a fantastic primary SEN school in Southwark who are looking to appoint a dedicated and confident ASD Teaching Assistant to support students across Key Stages 1 and 2 from September.

The role will focus on supporting high-functioning pupils with ASD, helping to manage their learning, communication, and social development within the classroom environment.

• Supporting students with high-functioning autism in 1:1 and small group settings

• Working alongside the class teacher and SENCO to deliver tailored interventions

• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation

• Helping students develop confidence, independence, and appropriate social interaction

• Supporting the delivery of EHCP targets and personalised learning plans

• Monitoring student progress and reporting to teaching staff and parents where required

• Experience supporting children with autism, ideally in a school or SEN setting

• Calm, patient, and proactive approach to working with young people

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families

• A good understanding of the needs of high-functioning ASD students

• Team Teach, PECS or Makaton training is desirable but not essential

• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for one

• Supportive and welcoming team with excellent leadership

• Well-resourced classrooms and therapeutic support on site

• Opportunities for training and long-term career development

• A commitment to inclusion, engagement, and student progress

This is a brilliant opportunity for an enthusiastic and resilient ASD specialist to make a lasting difference in a fantastic SEN environment.

To apply, please contact Scott Arbuckle at Remedy Education today.