Job Description

ASD Teaching Assistant - Autism Support Specialist

Salary: £100 - £117 per dayLocation: Greenwich Full-time (8:45am - 3.30pm)Start Date: September 2026

Are you passionate about supporting children with Autism (ASC) and looking to build experience within a specialist setting? Do you have a patient, empathetic approach and a genuine interest in supporting pupils with communication needs, sensory processing difficulties, and social interaction challenges?

Remedy are currently recruiting for an ASD Teaching Assistant to join a specialist autism provision in Greenwich. This ASD Teaching Assistant role in Greenwich offers the opportunity to work in a highly structured, nurturing environment supporting pupils with autism, SEMH needs, and associated learning difficulties.

This ASD Teaching Assistant opportunity in Gloucester is ideal for individuals considering careers in educational psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, SEN teaching, or mental health support.

The Role - ASD Teaching Assistant

As an ASD Teaching Assistant in Greenwich, you will:

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support for pupils with ASC and additional needs
• Support emotional regulation, using positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies
• Assist with sensory-based learning, including the use of visual aids, structured routines, and low-arousal environments
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists to deliver personalised learning plans and EHCP targets
• Encourage engagement, communication, and independence within the classroom
• Help maintain a safe, consistent, and supportive learning environment

What We're Looking For

To be successful as an ASD Teaching Assistant in Greenwich, you will have:

• A compassionate, patient, and resilient approach
• A genuine interest in autism, SEN, and child development
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• An understanding of ASC, sensory needs, and behaviour support (desirable)
• Previous experience in SEN, ASD, care, or mental health settings (beneficial but not essential)

What's on Offer

This ASD Teaching Assistant role in Greenwich offers:

• The opportunity to work in a specialist autism provision in Gloucester
• Hands-on experience alongside therapists, SEN specialists, and multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent progression into Assistant Psychologist, therapy, or teaching roles
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Right to work in the UK

If you're passionate about becoming an ASD Teaching Assistant and making a real difference in Greenwich, apply today by submitting your CV.

ASD Teaching Assistant - Autism Support - Greenwich