ASD Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant - ASD Specialist
Location: Southwark
Position: 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant (ASD Specialist)
Start date: September 2025
Pay: -95 - -115 per day

Veritas Education are working in partnership with a warm and inclusive primary school in Southwark, South East London, to recruit an experienced 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025.

This OFSTED-rated ''Good'' school has an excellent reputation for its nurturing approach and strong provision for children with special educational needs, particularly Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The successful candidate will work closely with the SENCO and class teacher to provide dedicated one-to-one support for a pupil with ASD, ensuring their academic, social, and emotional development is fully supported.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant with strong experience supporting pupils with ASD, especially non-verbal children, who is passionate about creating inclusive learning environments and helping children reach their full potential.

The Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant Will Have:

• Previous experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (essential)

• Experience supporting non-verbal pupils using alternative communication methods (e.g. PECS, visual timetables, Makaton desirable)

• Patience, empathy, and resilience when working with pupils with complex needs

• The ability to build trust and positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents

• A proactive and flexible approach, with excellent teamwork and communication skills

Main Responsibilities Include:

• Providing one-to-one tailored support to a pupil with ASD

• Assisting the teacher in delivering differentiated learning activities and personalised interventions

• Supporting the pupil''s social, emotional, and behavioural development

• Using strategies and resources to aid communication and engagement for non-verbal learners

• Monitoring progress and feeding back to the class teacher and SENCO

• Helping create a safe, structured, and stimulating learning environment

• Contributing positively to the wider school community

Why Work With This School?

• A highly supportive and inclusive school environment

• Experienced SENCO and leadership team with a strong focus on SEND provision

• Excellent CPD and training opportunities in SEND practice

• OFSTED-rated ''Good'' with a reputation for high-quality support for pupils with additional needs

• Convenient transport links across South East London

How to Apply:
If you have the experience and passion to make a real difference as a 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant supporting a child with ASD in Southwark, we''d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Veritas Education for more information at (phone number removed).

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

''Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.''