Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – ASD

Hours: Monday – Friday, Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Location: Surbiton, KT6
Start Date: ASAP / September Start Available
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About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and academically confident SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Surbiton, supporting students with Autism (ASD).

This is a highly academic environment where students work towards GCSE and A Level qualifications. You will provide targeted classroom and individual support, helping students access the curriculum, prepare for assessments and develop the independence and confidence needed to achieve their potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with ASD

• Support students across the academic curriculum

• Reinforce subject content and assist with GCSE and A Level preparation

• Help students develop organisation, concentration and study skills

• Adapt support and communication approaches to individual needs

• Encourage independence, confidence and engagement

• Build positive and professional relationships with students

• Work closely with teachers and the wider SEN team

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN

• Experience supporting students with ASD

• Strong academic ability and confidence supporting secondary-level learning

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Patient, calm and adaptable approach

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

• Right to Work in the UK

Desirable:

• Experience working in a specialist SEN school

• Experience supporting GCSE or A Level students

• Strong subject knowledge in one or more academic subjects

• Understanding of autism and neurodiversity

• Experience supporting exam preparation or coursework