Autism Teaching Assistant - Sutton

Teaching Assistant - Supporting pupils with a diagnosis of Autism - Specialist Setting
Location: Sutton
Easter Start - Full Time | Long Term Contract

£90 - £110 per day (dependent on experience) PAYE
Via Parker Smith Inclusion

Supporting students with a diagnosis of Autism and neurodiversity, no day is ever the same. You will be challenged on a day-to-day basis, but seeing the hard work you put in and the development pupils make is always incredibly rewarding! 

Parker Smith Inclusion are proud to be working with a specialist secondary setting in Sutton that provides tailored support for students with Autism and Learning Difficulties, and associated behavioural challenges. The school is currently seeking an experienced and dedicated support staff member to join the school team on a full-time, long-term basis.

About the Role:

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students both academically and socially, helping them access learning and navigate daily routines.

You will:

• Build consistent and trusting relationships with students, providing calm, structured support
• Support students with communication, supporting them to use positive methods and regulate their difficulties with this.
• Help manage behaviour positively and proactively, supporting students with SEMH, PDA, ASC, ADHD and emotional regulation difficulties
• Implement Individual Learning Plans tailored to academic, social, and emotional development
• Provide 1:1 and small group support in, small-classroom environment

Who We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience supporting students with Autism, SLD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and behavioural needs
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach, especially when managing dysregulation or challenging behaviour
• A willingness to support students with personal care and physical needs
• First Aid and/or Manual Handling training (or willingness to obtain)

Collaborative Support & Progression Focused:

We work closely with a range of on-site and external professionals, including:

• A Safer Schools Officer (on site twice a week)
• An experienced Speech and Language Therapist
• An Educational Psychologist
• A dedicated CAMHS Worker

Every student has an Individual Learning Plan that includes personalised academic goals and social development opportunities.

What You Can Expect:

• A rewarding full-time, long-term role in a forward-thinking Suton-based school
• Ongoing professional development and full training in autism, behaviour support, and communication strategies
• A supportive, multidisciplinary team environment

• A chance to genuinely change the lives of young people

Apply now or contact Jamie Martinez Parker Smith Inclusion to learn more about this fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in Sutton.