SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (SEN Department)
Area: East Ham, East London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Temporary or Permanent contract available
School: Mainstream Secondary School
Salary: 96.20-110, dependant on full-time experience
Working hours: 08:20 - 15:40

About the school:
A well-regarded, mixed secondary school in East Ham, East London. Prides itself on high expectations and a supportive learning environment. Serving a diverse community and offers a broad curriculum, with a range of enrichment opportunities. Supporting ages 11-16.

About the Role:
Seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join the ASD Unit within a thriving mainstream secondary school. The role involves supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) across KS3 to KS5.

We're looking for a compassionate and proactive candidate to:

• Support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) across KS3 to KS5
• Deliver targeted one-to-one and small-group interventions focused on communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, and academic engagement
• Support the implementation of EHCP targets, individual support plans, and communication strategies
• Use structured approaches, visual supports, and personalised strategies to meet individual learning needs
• Encourage positive behaviour and support students in managing transitions throughout the school day

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with Autism and/or Speech and Language needs (desirable but not essential)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• An understanding of Autism and the potential barriers students may face within a mainstream secondary setting
• Knowledge of strategies that support communication, sensory regulation, and social development
• The ability to adapt support to meet a range of learning, behavioural, and emotional needs
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve their full potential

What the School Offers

• A well-established ASD Unit within a successful mainstream secondary school
• A supportive and experienced SEND team
• Ongoing professional development and specialist SEND training opportunities
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people with additional needs
• A collaborative and inclusive school community committed to supporting every student to succeed

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.