SEN Teaching Assistant - ASD

SEN Teaching Assistant - ASD

Location: Lewisham, London, England (on-site)

Pay: £93–£105 per day, depending on qualifications and experience.

Start date: 23 November 2026; immediate start available

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 to support pupils with autism (ASD) in Lewisham. You will help make classroom activities and daily routines accessible through individualised communication and learning support.

Your work will be guided by each pupil’s needs and agreed strategies. You may use visuals, model a task or allow additional processing time, while keeping independence as a clear goal. We are looking for someone who understands sensory differences and can stay consistent when pupils become overwhelmed.

Key responsibilities

Clarify instructions and present tasks in manageable stages.

Use agreed visual or communication resources throughout learning.

Support transitions and help pupils access appropriate regulation breaks.

Share observations that help teachers review support and reduce unnecessary prompts.

Requirements

To be eligible for this role and the stated pay, applicants must have:

Experience supporting autistic children or young people.

An understanding of communication differences and sensory needs.

Patience, sound boundaries and confidence following individual plans.

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.

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

Send your CV and tell us about the communication or sensory-support approaches you have used.

Email or call (phone number removed). Please include your earliest available start date.

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