SEND Teaching Assistant (Specialist Autism Provision), London

About the Role

Ark Brunel Primary Academy is looking for a Teaching Assistant to work in our Autism Resource Base. The role is to support children across the autism spectrum in ‘The Viaduct’, a provision that aims to develop confident communicators, inquisitive learners, active citizens and fulfilled individuals. High staffing ratios and small class sizes are maintained, while collaborating closely with the mainstream school to promote maximum inclusion.

Job Details

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (TA)
Reports to: Class Teacher and Head of Provision
Start date: September 2026
Contract: Permanent
Working hours: 8am to 4pm (After‑school club and staff training may require later finish 1-2 days a week)
Salary: Pro Rata £29,801

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Provision and class teacher to enable ‘The Viaduct’ to become a beacon of best practice and excellence in education.
• Support class teachers to provide outstanding teaching, learning and assessment of all pupils in the class, using autism‑specific strategies and delivering an adapted curriculum.
• Work well within a class team.
• Stimulate curiosity, interest and enjoyment for education.
• Promote the vision and values of the provision within the school, treating our vulnerable pupils with the highest level of respect and care.
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers.
• Work effectively and with external professionals and therapists to implement their strategies within classroom learning.
• Plan and cover teacher PPA within the provision with the support of class teachers.

Ideal Candidate

• Committed to developing their practice to become an outstanding specialist practitioner.
• Passion for supporting learners with SEND and Autism.
• Comfortable and competent in supporting children with challenging behaviours and complex needs.
• Demonstrates a nurturing approach while providing high levels of challenge to reach potential.
• Works well within a team.
• Takes direction and feedback from line managers.
• Committed to Ark’s ethos of high expectations and delivery.
• Promotes safety and wellbeing of students and pupils.
• Has a good attendance record.

Person Specification Qualification Criteria

• Good working knowledge of the national curriculum.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Good administrative, organisational and computer skills.
• Competent with computers and other technology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children and adults.
• Able to deal with minor incidents, first aid, and pupils’ personal health and hygiene including personal care needs.

Experience

• Experience of the TA role including classroom organisation and management, supporting planning and delivery of the curriculum, implementing behaviour and learning strategies.
• Experience establishing successful learning relationships with students treating them consistently with respect and consideration.
• Experience working with children with SEND and Autism, ideally within a specialist environment.
• Experience working within a team.

Personal Characteristics

• Reliable and punctual.
• Polite, friendly and professional at all times.
• Helpful and positive nature with a calm and caring disposition.
• Ability to keep calm in an intense working environment.
• Resilient in the face of challenging behaviour.
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and discretion.
• Genuine passion for educational opportunities for children with Autism, optimistic view of students and belief in the potential of every pupil.

Benefits

• Unrivalled training and CPD to develop as an outstanding teacher and leader.
• Twin the standard number of professional training days and attractive remuneration above national pay scales.
• Range of benefits including reduced gym membership and retail discounts.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Contact

For discussion or any queries, please contact:

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