Special Needs Teaching Assistant in London

Special Needs Teaching Assistant (1:1 Autism Support)

Location

Putney, London

Start Date

September 2026

Hours

Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm

Pay

Are you passionate about making a real difference in a child's life?

Looking for a role within school hours and term time only?

• We are looking for a caring, patient, and dedicated
• Special Needs Teaching Assistant to provide
• 1:1 support for a child with autism in

Year 3 at a welcoming primary school in Putney.

This rewarding role is ideal for someone who has experience working with children with special educational needs (SEN) or is looking to build a career in education, psychology, speech and language therapy, or related fields.

The Role

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 3 pupil with autism.
• Help the child access learning both in and out of the classroom.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement personalised learning strategies.
• Encourage the child's social, emotional, and academic development.
• Create a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment.
• The Ideal Candidate
• Experience working with children with autism or other special educational needs is desirable.
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient with a positive attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children to achieve their full potential.
• What You'll Need
• Experience working with children or young people (school-based, care, coaching, or voluntary experience welcomed).
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Two professional references covering the last two years.
• The Right to Work in the UK.

Benefits to you

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• Culture-matched placements - we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.
• Priority Partnership school network - access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives.
• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub - because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact.
• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides - so you walk in ready on day one.
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal.
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