SEN Teaching Assistant

Teach Now is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Year 4 pupil with mild, verbal autism in a warm and inclusive mainstream primary school in Hammersmith & Fulham. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with energetic, curious learners and has the skills to motivate through play, structure, and positive relationships. About the Role You will be supporting a bright, chatty and enthusiastic pupil who thrives with clear routines and engaging, play-based approaches. Your role will be to: • Provide consistent support during lessons, transitions, breaks and lunch. • Use strategies such as Now & Next boards, visual timetables, first/then routines and timers. • Motivate through the pupil’s interests, linking tasks to rewards and introducing movement breaks. • Encourage listening, turn-taking and social interaction through structured games. • Apply positive behaviour support and low-arousal strategies to help regulate energy and focus. • Be active on the playground and in PE, leading simple games that promote cooperation and confidence. • Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO, contributing to targets, reviews and daily notes. About You We are looking for someone who has: • Experience supporting pupils with ASD in a mainstream setting (EYFS–KS2). • A strong toolkit for attention, focus and engagement. • Confidence in building rapport with an energetic, verbal learner. • A proactive, hands-on approach—happy to use play and outdoor activity to support learning. • Patience, reliability, and the ability to follow agreed plans consistently. • Desirable: Team Teach/PRICE training, knowledge of social stories and sensory circuits. Why work via Teach Now? Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We: • Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance. • Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days. • Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee. • Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you. Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance