Job description

Have you got experience supporting students with high and complex ASD needs? Looking for your next rewarding SEN role?

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant – High and Complex ASD
Location: Newham, E16, East London
Salary Scale: £95–£120 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long Term and Full Time
Working Hours: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

GSL Education are currently looking for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a school in Newham, E16. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with strong experience supporting students with high and complex Autism (ASD) needs, providing dedicated 1:1 support and helping students access learning and develop their independence.

 

About the SEN Teaching Assistant Role:

  • Providing dedicated 1:1 support to students with high and complex ASD needs.

  • Supporting students with significant additional learning and behavioural needs.

  • Helping students engage in classroom activities and daily routines.

  • Promoting communication, independence and positive behaviour.

  • Working closely with teachers and the wider SEN team to meet individual needs.

 

Ideal candidates will:

  • Have a minimum of 1 year's experience supporting students with high and complex ASD needs.

  • Have recent primary school-based experience.

  • Be confident providing 1:1 SEN support.

  • Be physically capable of meeting the demands of supporting students with very high needs.

  • Have a patient, compassionate and proactive approach.

  • Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

  • Long-term, full-time opportunity.

  • Immediate start available.

  • Consistent working hours (8:30 am – 3:30 pm).

  • Support from a dedicated GSL Education consultant.

  • Access to CPD courses.


Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Successful applicants must satisfy all relevant background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Please only apply if you meet the essential experience criteria, particularly the requirement for at least one year of experience supporting students with high and complex ASD needs.

GSL Education offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community. To register your interest in the ‘SEN Teaching Assistant – High and Complex ASD’ role in Newham, E16, please click ‘apply now’ and submit your full, up-to-date CV, and we will be in touch.

 

Please only respond if you meet the experience criteria of supporting complex ASD needs.