SEN Teaching Assistant - ASD

SEN Teaching Assistant - ASD

Location: Wandsworth, London, England

Pay: £93–£105 per day, 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 recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant for an autism support opportunity in Wandsworth. You will support pupils with autism (ASD) in developing access to learning, positive routines and increasing independence.

Your support will respond to each pupil’s needs rather than rely on one approach. You will work alongside teachers to adapt instructions, notice signs of overload and encourage pupils to communicate choices and ask for help.

Key responsibilities

• Break learning into achievable stages using agreed prompts and resources.
• Support communication and appropriate interaction during lessons and wider routines.
• Apply individual strategies for sensory needs and emotional regulation.
• Record progress and help the team identify when support can be adjusted.

Requirements

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

• Relevant experience with autistic children or young people.
• A calm, observant approach and confidence adapting communication.
• Good teamwork, professional boundaries and a commitment to pupil independence.
• 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

Use consistent, individualised support to help pupils become more confident participants in learning.

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 describe how you have balanced reassurance with encouraging independence in an autism-support role.

Email [email protected] or call 0204 652 7122. 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.