Daily Duties

• Support primary and secondary-aged students with Autism throughout the school day.
• Deliver one-to-one and small group support tailored to individual learning plans.
• Support pupils with non-verbal communication using appropriate communication strategies, including visual supports and alternative communication methods.
• Assist with classroom activities to promote engagement, independence and learning.
• Encourage positive behaviour through consistent and supportive approaches.
• Support pupils with personal, social and emotional development.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals to implement individual support plans.
• Monitor, record and report on pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.
• Support students during breaktimes, educational activities and school-based interventions where required.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Support Worker or in a similar role supporting children or adults with additional needs.
• Essential knowledge and practical experience supporting individuals with Autism.
• Essential experience supporting individuals who use non-verbal communication and alternative communication strategies.
• A patient, resilient and compassionate approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive and professional relationships with students, colleagues and families.
• Confidence working with both primary and secondary-aged students.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn through specialist training.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with special educational needs.

Safeguarding Requirements

This role involves regular, direct and unsupervised contact with children and young people and is classed as regulated activity relating to children. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, promote the welfare of all pupils, and follow all school safeguarding policies and procedures. Appointment is subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check with children's barred list check where applicable, identity verification, qualification checks, employment history checks and suitable references.

TLSA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Robust safeguarding checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed, and all employees are expected to fulfil the safeguarding responsibilities outlined within the job description and person specification.

If you are a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding Full time, Term time only opportunity within a leading Specialist Autism School in Canary Wharf, this September start could be the perfect next step in your career. Apply today to join a school that invests in its staff, provides exceptional training and offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference to children and young people with Autism.

TLSA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all roles are subject to the usual safeguarding checks. The post carries the safeguarding responsibilities outlined in the job description and person specification. Please note that this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, with the relevant amendments (1975, 2013, 2020, 2023 and any that follow), meaning all cautions and convictions that aren't "protected" will need to be declared.