https://jobs.co.uk/job/special-needs-teaching-assistant-apex-education-recruitment--7e6ea228-ac65-4f0d-89a9-1b3bd08a61e7 RSS feed for Special Needs Teaching Assistant at Apex Education Recruitment. en-gb Sat, 02 May 2026 19:44:02 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/special-needs-teaching-assistant-apex-education-recruitment--7e6ea228-ac65-4f0d-89a9-1b3bd08a61e7 https://jobs.co.uk/job/special-needs-teaching-assistant-apex-education-recruitment--7e6ea228-ac65-4f0d-89a9-1b3bd08a61e7 Fri, 01 May 2026 11:52:48 GMT Location: Hornchurch | Salary: 13.00-13.00 Hourly | Type: Temporary | Apex Education Recruitment are seeking to appoint a dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant to support Key Stage 1 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.Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.15pm (Term time only)Special Needs Teaching Assistant Role and 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, turn-taking, teamwork, and social interaction.Support children with sensory processing needs, emotional regulation, and transitions.Implement visual supports, routines, and structured learning approaches.Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour in a nurturing environment.Ideally experience with SENor Autism Teaching Assistant in a primary setting.Strong understanding of Autism Spectrum Conditions, particularly in... Temporary