SEN - Sen Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant - Specialist Autism School

Stratford | Full time | Long term | Term time only | September Start

The London School Alliance is proud to be working in partnership with a highly respected specialist all-through Autism school in Stratford, seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September on a Full time, Long term, Term time only basis.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a compassionate and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting autistic young people to thrive both academically and socially. The school provides a therapeutic, nurturing and community-focused environment for students with Autism, including pupils who are non-verbal and pre-verbal. Every aspect of the school is designed to help students feel safe, understood and empowered to achieve their full potential.

With small class sizes of just 5 to 10 students and a strong staffing structure of 3 to 5 teaching assistants per classroom, this setting offers the time, support and collaboration needed to build meaningful relationships and deliver truly personalised support. This SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity in Stratford is ideal for individuals looking for a Full time, Long term role with genuine career progression and training opportunities within specialist education.

Whether you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or someone with transferable experience from care, support work, youth work or psychology, this school values patience, empathy and a willingness to learn above all else.

What you will be doing

• Supporting autistic students across a range of learning activities throughout the school day
• Assisting students with communication, emotional regulation and social interaction
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and senior staff to implement personalised learning plans

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Providing 1

1 and small group support tailored to individual student needs

• Supporting students who are non-verbal or pre-verbal using communication strategies such as PECS and visual supports
• Encouraging student independence, confidence and engagement in learning
• Assisting with sensory-based learning and therapeutic interventions
• Helping to create a calm, structured and positive classroom environment
• Supporting students during break times, transitions and enrichment activities
• Recording observations and contributing to student progress discussions with the wider team

What we are looking for

• A caring, patient and resilient individual with a genuine passion for SEND education
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to remain calm and positive in challenging situations
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn from experienced professionals
• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs is desirable but not essential
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities
• Someone committed to making a long-term impact within a specialist setting

This SEN Teaching Assistant position in Stratford offers a rare opportunity to work within a highly supportive specialist school that genuinely invests in staff development and progression. The role is Full time, Long term and Term time only, starting in September, making it ideal for someone looking to build a meaningful and rewarding career within SEND education.

Safeguarding Information

This role involves regular contact with children and young people and will engage in regulated activity relevant to children. The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will be expected to uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, welfare and professional conduct at all times.

The London School Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safeguarding and safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check, online searches and satisfactory references in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.

How to apply

If this role sounds like the right opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you. Please apply directly through SENPLOY and a member of The London School Alliance recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail. We aim to respond to all applications promptly and look forward to supporting you through the next steps of the process.

For an informal chat about this opportunity before applying, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us directly. We are always happy to answer any questions you may have.

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.