Job Description

Teaching Assistant

Location: Clapham, Wandsworth

Position: Teaching Assistant

Start Date: September

Pay: £1,900 - £2,400 per month

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Clapham is offering an exciting opportunity for a teaching assistant to join its specialist SEN Resource Base from September. This teaching assistant role involves supporting children with high-functioning autism within a dedicated autism provision, while also helping pupils successfully access learning opportunities within the wider school community where appropriate.

The school is committed to ensuring every child feels valued, included and inspired to achieve their full potential. Through high expectations, an ambitious curriculum and a nurturing approach, the school empowers children to become confident, independent and resilient learners. This teaching assistant position would suit someone who is passionate about inclusive education, child development and supporting children with autism to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

The successful teaching assistant will work closely with the wider inclusion team to deliver personalised support for pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). As a teaching assistant, you will help create a structured, engaging and inclusive learning environment, adapting learning to meet individual needs while promoting communication, independence, emotional regulation and positive behaviour. The school places children at the heart of everything it does and is looking for a teaching assistant who shares its commitment to inclusion, collaboration, safeguarding and achieving the very best outcomes for every pupil.

Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant:

Supporting children with high-functioning autism within the SEN Resource Base as a teaching assistant

Delivering individual and small-group interventions as a teaching assistant

Supporting pupils to access learning both within the resource base and mainstream classrooms where appropriate

Encouraging communication, social interaction, independence and emotional well being

Building positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues as a teaching assistant

Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and the wider SEND team as a teaching assistant

Requirements for a Teaching Assistant:

Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

A genuine interest in working with children with Special Educational Needs, particularly Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

Previous childcare, education or SEND experience, either formally or informally

Excellent communication skills, patience and a positive attitude

Right to work in the UK

Desirable for a Teaching Assistant:

Experience working within an SEN Resource Base or autism provision

Knowledge of autism-friendly strategies, visual supports or communication approaches

An honours degree (preferably a 2:1 or above) or equivalent

Experience supporting children with autism in education, care or community settingsIf you would like to be considered for this teaching assistant opportunity, please submit your application. Successful applicants will be contacted with further information regarding the role and the school.

We look forward to hearing from you.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained

You must have legal right to work in the UK

You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community