Job Description

Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant

Are you a compassionate, patient, and motivated Teaching Assistant with experience supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? If so, this is your opportunity to join a progressive and inclusive secondary school in Brent, where your expertise will truly make a difference.

About the Role:

We are looking for an Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant to support students across Key Stages 3–5, providing tailored one-on-one or small group support. As a teaching assistant, you will play a vital role in helping learners with autism thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

About the School:

Located in the diverse borough of Brent, this secondary school is committed to inclusive education and provides a supportive environment for both students and staff. The leadership team values the contributions of every teaching assistant and is dedicated to ongoing professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individualised support to students with autism

• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and accessible lessons

• Work closely with SENCOs and outside professionals

• Monitor and record student progress and behaviour

• Foster a safe, respectful, and positive classroom environment

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience as a teaching assistant in a secondary or SEN setting

• Knowledge of autism and effective support strategies

• Excellent communication and empathy skills

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing

• A genuine passion for helping every child reach their potential

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference as a teaching assistant

• Supportive staff and a collaborative SEN team

• Ongoing training and development

• Easily accessible location in North West London

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.

We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.

• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.

• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.

• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance