Full job descriptionSEN Teaching Assistant – Specialist Autism School

Haringey | Full-Time or Flexible Weekly Cover | ASAP StartTara Professional Recruitment are currently seeking passionate and resilient SEN Teaching Assistants to work within a highly specialist autism school in Haringey, North London.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for either full-time long-term work or flexible weekly cover, supporting autistic children and young people within a specialist environment.
The RoleAs a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside experienced teachers and specialist professionals to support pupils with autism and associated learning needs.
The role can involve:
*Supporting pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis
*Helping pupils access personalised learning activities
*Supporting communication and interaction
*Encouraging independence and life skills
*Supporting pupils with sensory and emotional needs
*Helping pupils engage positively with learning
*Supporting behaviour and emotional regulation
*Assisting with transitions and daily routines
*Taking part in practical, creative and community-based activities
*Working closely with teachers and the wider specialist team
Working HoursThe school operates the following hours:
Monday – Thursday: 8:45am – 4:30pm
Friday: 8:45am – 4:00pm
Full-time SEN Teaching Assistants will be expected to commit to the full Monday-Friday working week.
Flexible candidates can also be considered for weekly cover, depending on the school’s requirements.
About the SchoolThis is a specialist setting dedicated to supporting autistic children and young people, providing a highly individualised approach to education and development.
The school places significant emphasis on communication, interaction, independence, life skills and emotional wellbeing, with pupils supported according to their individual strengths and needs.
The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will have the opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of specialist professionals, gaining valuable experience within a highly supportive SEND environment.
Who We’re Looking ForWe’re looking for SEN Teaching Assistants who are:
*Patient, empathetic and resilient
*Passionate about supporting autistic children and young people
*Confident building positive relationships
*Able to remain calm in challenging situations
*Comfortable supporting pupils with additional learning needs
*Adaptable and willing to learn specialist approaches
*Reliable and committed to providing consistency for pupils
*Previous autism/SEND experience is highly desirable
Experience within a specialist autism school, SEND setting, care environment, support work, youth work or similar would be advantageous.
Full-Time or Flexible CoverWe can consider candidates looking for:
Full-Time:
Monday-Friday, working the school’s full hours, on a long-term basis.
Flexible Weekly Cover:
Candidates who want to work selected days each week and build regular experience within specialist SEND education.
This is a particularly good opportunity for experienced SEN Teaching Assistants, support workers, graduates and those looking to develop their experience within specialist autism education.
Requirements*Experience working with children, young people or individuals with additional needs
*Autism/SEND experience highly desirable
*Patient, reliable and resilient approach
*Comfortable working within a specialist environment
*Enhanced DBS on the Update Service preferred, or Tara Professional Recruitment can assist
*Ideally able to provide two years of references
*Available for an ASAP start
Why Apply?*Specialist autism setting in Haringey
*Full-time and flexible opportunities available
*ASAP start
*Monday-Friday working hours
*Excellent opportunity to develop specialist autism/SEND experience
*Work alongside a multidisciplinary specialist team
*Highly personalised approach to pupil support
*Potential for regular long-term work
If you’re an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity supporting autistic pupils in a specialist setting, we would love to hear from you.
Click Apply today or contact Tara Professional Recruitment for more information.