https://jobs.co.uk/job/special-needs-teaching-assistant-apex-education-recruitment--3a612ced-d916-4c78-8726-e8ab93f4557b RSS feed for Special Needs Teaching Assistant at Apex Education Recruitment. en-gb Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:23:29 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/special-needs-teaching-assistant-apex-education-recruitment--3a612ced-d916-4c78-8726-e8ab93f4557b https://jobs.co.uk/job/special-needs-teaching-assistant-apex-education-recruitment--3a612ced-d916-4c78-8726-e8ab93f4557b Sun, 31 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Hornchurch | Salary: £13 - £16/hour with holiday pay | Type: Temporary | Apex Education Recruitment are seeking to appoint a dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant to support KS1 children with Autism, both within and outside the classroom, at a school in Hornchurch. For the role ideally somebody with SEN experience and a strong understanding of Autism, confident in using child centred approaches such as Attention Autism and Lego Therapy to support communication, engagement and social development. Special Needs Teaching Assistant Role & Requirements : Provide consistent 1:1 and small-group support for KS1 children with Autism. Use   Attention Autism strategies to build focus, shared attention, and engagement. Plan and deliver Lego Therapy sessions to promote communication, teamwork and social intercation. Support children with sensory processing needs and emotional regulation. Implement visual supports, routines, and structured learning approaches. Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour in a nurturing enviroment. Ideally experience with SEN in a primary setting. Strong understanding of Autism, particularly in KS1. Hands-on experience using Attention Autism and Lego Therapy. Calm, patient, and highly ... Temporary