Teaching Assistant

Start date: 3rd November 2026 Main Purpose: To provide full-time support to learners within the Building Independence (BI) pathway at The Autism Project (TAP). The role focuses on enabling learners to develop independence, communication, life skills, and confidence, supporting them to access the curriculum and participate in community-based learning. You will work closely with teaching staff to ensure learners make meaningful progress towards their EHCP outcomes and personal goals. Information: This is a permanent part time position, offered as either 2 days or 3 days per week, depending on the successful applicant. Working days will be one of the following options: Tuesday and Wednesday Tuesday to Thursday Working Hours - 9:00am - 4:00pm each day. Total daily working time: 6.5 hours (includes a 30 minute unpaid lunch break) Weekly Hours 2 day option: 13 hours per week 3 day option: 19.5 hours per week Salary is £28,860 per annum (full time 37.5hrs) pro-rata. This is £14.80 per hour (London Living Wage). Holiday allowance is 37 days per annum plus bank holidays pro-rata. Holiday can only be taken outside of TAP term times. Your place of work will be at our classrooms at Larcom House SE17 1RT. Flexibility: Term-time working only can be considered, on request. Learner Support 1. Support learners to access sessions across the BI pathway, including Functional Skills, PSD, social skills, and independence-based learning. 2. Provide 1:1 and small group support, promoting ..... full job details .....