SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant
Kensington & Chelsea, West London
£110 - £125 per day | September Start | Full-Time | Long-Term

About the Role
Long Term Futures are working with an inclusive mainstream primary school in Kensington & Chelsea to recruit an SEN Teaching Assistant for their specialist Autism Resource Base from September.
The resource base supports pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder who benefit from a smaller, more structured learning environment while still having opportunities to access the wider mainstream school.
You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and specialist staff to provide individualised support, helping pupils develop their communication, independence, emotional regulation, and engagement with learning.
Key responsibilities include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with autism
• Supporting communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation
• Delivering structured SEN interventions and activities
• Supporting pupils with transitions and changes to routine
• Encouraging independence and positive engagement with learning
• Supporting pupils to access mainstream lessons and activities where appropriate
• Using visual timetables, communication tools, and other autism-specific strategies
• Working closely with teachers and specialist SEN professionals

The Ideal Candidate
The school is looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children with autism or additional needs
• Understands the importance of structure, consistency, and routine
• Is patient, calm, and able to build trusting relationships with pupils
• Is confident supporting communication and emotional regulation
• Is proactive and works well as part of a specialist team
• Has a genuine interest in developing their experience within SEND

Applications are welcomed from experienced SEN Teaching Assistants as well as graduates from psychology, speech and language, education, childcare, or other relevant backgrounds.
What's on Offer

• £110 - £125 per day, depending on experience
• September start
• Full-time, long-term position
• Specialist Autism Resource Base within a mainstream school
• Support from an experienced SEND team
• Ongoing specialist training and professional development
• Potential for a permanent opportunity

Why Long Term Futures?
Long Term Futures specialises in long-term and permanent education recruitment. We work closely with schools across London to connect talented support staff with roles where they can make a genuine impact.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.