1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant – Autism & Non‑Verbal Support
Full Time | Long Term | Term Time Only | Mile End, East London
Do you have experience supporting non‑verbal students with Autism? This one's for you. A mainstream secondary school in Mile End is looking for a dedicated 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to support a Year 9 student with Autism who is non‑verbal. Full time, long term, term time only – starting September, with the potential to go permanent.
You'll be the consistent, trusted presence this student relies on every single day. Working within a supportive mainstream secondary, you will help them access learning, communicate, and thrive.
The Role – What You Need To Know
Location: Mile End, East London
Start Date: September
Hours: Full time | Long term | Term time only
Position: 1:1 support – Year 9 student, Autism, non‑verbal
You’ll Be Doing This Every Day
- 1:1 Autism support for a non‑verbal Year 9 student throughout the full school day
- Implementing EHCP targets and contributing to the student’s progress
- Collaborating with teachers, the SENCO, therapists, and parents
- Supporting sensory regulation, emotional wellbeing, and social development
You’ll Need This to Apply
- Direct experience supporting students with Autism – essential
- Experience with non‑verbal students and communication strategies – highly desirable
- Previous 1:1 experience, ideally in a secondary setting
- A calm, consistent, and compassionate approach
- Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check
Not essential but a bonus: Makaton qualification, PECS training, experience with EHCPs.
Safeguarding
This post involves direct, daily 1:1 contact with a child and constitutes regulated activity relevant to children. An enhanced DBS check and full reference verification will be completed prior to appointment. All applicants must be committed to upholding the school’s safeguarding policy and statutory guidance.
What’s In It For You
- Full time, long term, term time only – consistency and stability
- September start with time to properly prepare
- Supportive school with strong SENCO and multi‑disciplinary team
- Real potential to go permanent
- Mile End – Zone 2, Central line, excellent transport links
TLSA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all roles are subject to the usual safeguarding checks. The post carries the safeguarding responsibilities outlined in the job description and person specification. Please note that this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, with the relevant amendments (1975, 2013, 2020, 2023 and any that follow), meaning all cautions and convictions that aren't "protected" will need to be declared.
