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SEN Teaching Assistant – ASD Specialist
Location: Bromley, South-East London
Salary: £90–£100 per day
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary
Start date: 21 September 2026
A caring primary school in Bromley is looking for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support autistic pupils within its inclusive provision. This is a long-term opportunity to join a knowledgeable SEN team and provide thoughtful support that helps children communicate, participate and become more independent.
The SEN Teaching Assistant – ASD will work flexibly between individual and small-group support. The school is seeking someone who notices small steps of progress, follows agreed strategies consistently and responds sensitively to different communication and sensory profiles.
The role will involve:
- Supporting learning through clear language, visual resources and structured routines
- Preparing pupils for transitions and changes to the school day
- Supporting communication, social understanding and emotional regulation
- Making reasonable adaptations to tasks and the learning environment
- Recording progress and contributing to support-plan reviews
- Working closely with teachers, the SENCO and families
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You will bring:
- Recent experience supporting pupils with ASD
- Understanding of sensory processing and communication needs
- Patience, consistency and strong observation skills
- Makaton, PECS or autism-specific training, desirable
- The right to work in the UK
What this role offers:
- A long-term opportunity within a knowledgeable and inclusive SEN team
- Consistent work with pupils, allowing you to recognise and celebrate meaningful progress
- Access to established resources and autism-informed classroom strategies
Why work via Transparency Education?
Transparency Education is a widely recognised education recruitment company, offering excellent support and professional development for teachers and support staff. We offer:
- A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance.
- A £150 ‘refer a friend’ bonus once your referral has worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
- Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), ensuring equal pay to a permanent employee.
- Access to a wide range of CPD training from our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.
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Application Process:
If you meet the criteria, please apply below or contact us directly. All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training; teacher roles require a formally recognised teaching qualification.
If you are not contacted within 2 working days, you have unfortunately been unsuccessful. We will retain your CV and continue to support your search for work in education.
Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to equality and challenging discrimination, and to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.
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