SEN Teaching Assistant - ASD

Job description

Location: Bexley, London, England
Pay: £93 – £105, depending on qualifications and experience.
Start date: 23 November 2026, or as soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, temporary, long-term.
Hours: Monday to Friday during term time, Exact hours agreed before placement.
About the role
Transparency Education is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant for an autism support opportunity in Bexley. You will help pupils with autism (ASD) access learning through clear communication, structured activities and understanding of individual sensory needs.
You will work with the class team to reduce avoidable uncertainty and support meaningful participation. We are looking for someone who can offer encouragement while giving pupils the time they need to process and respond.

Key responsibilities
Use agreed visual supports to explain tasks and classroom routines.
Help pupils prepare for transitions and practise communication skills.
Support regulation and recognise when a different environment or break is needed.
Share observations and gradually reduce prompts where pupils can work independently.

Requirements
To be eligible for this role and the stated pay, applicants must have:
Experience supporting children with autism or related additional needs.
An understanding of sensory differences and individual communication styles.
Patience, consistency and confidence following teacher and SENCO guidance.
Appropriate qualifications and training for the responsibilities of the post.
Higher rates reflect substantial relevant experience and/or training, such as a recognised Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent where relevant. Pay follows school expectations and AWR, where applicable.

What the role offers
Make an everyday difference by helping pupils access activities that match their abilities and interests.
Why Transparency Education?
We support teachers and school support staff through attentive service and professional development, offering:
A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance.
A £150 refer-a-friend reward once your referred candidate has worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), including equal pay treatment where applicable.
Access to a wide range of CPD through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.

Apply today
Apply with your CV and details of the autism-support strategies and communication approaches you have used.
If you are not contacted within two working days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We will retain your CV to help you find other education opportunities.
Safer recruitment
Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We promote equality, challenge discrimination and are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Appointments are subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, references, right-to-work and appropriate safer recruitment checks.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bexley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English