At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a Year 1 child with complex needs and build meaningful connections.
- Company: Inclusive primary school in Brent, dedicated to supporting children with SEND.
- Benefits: Gain specialist experience and potential for permanent role in expanding SEN unit.
- Other info: Calm, structured SEN provision with ongoing training and support from specialists.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a child's life while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with complex Autism and understanding of sensory processing differences.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location & Hours
Brent, North West London. Full‑time, 8:30am – 4:00pm. September start. Permanent contract.
Role Overview
As a Teaching Assistant you should already understand the importance of patience, consistency and encouragement.
Supporting a child with complex Autism requires a deeper level of understanding.
This role focuses on connection before communication, regulation before learning, and trust before anything else.
Responsibilities
- Support a Year 1 child with complex needs within the SEN provision.
- Build shared attention through Intensive Interaction.
- Develop engagement using workstation approaches and Bucket Time.
- Support co‑regulation during moments of distress.
- Assist with personal care and toileting with dignity and respect.
- Recognise and celebrate progress that others may not even notice.
Qualifications & Experience
- Genuine experience supporting children with complex Autism.
- Understanding of sensory processing differences and regulation.
- Experience working with non‑verbal or pre‑verbal children.
- Comfortable and confident in supporting personal care.
- Emotionally steady, calm and resilient.
- Willingness to commit to long‑term work until at least July 2027.
- About the School
This well‑established inclusive primary school in Brent has a strong commitment to SEND.
The SEN provision space is calm, structured and thoughtfully designed.
The school works closely with Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists who visit weekly.
Staff receive training in Bucket Time and sensory‑informed practice.
Benefits
- Specialist experience in a growing SEN provision.
- Direct exposure to SALT and OT‑led strategies.
- Opportunity to potentially move into a permanent role as the SEN unit expands in September.
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