Complex Needs Teaching Assistant
Location: Havering
Pay: £90–£100 per day (PAYE)
Contract: Full time | Temp to Perm | Start: ASAP
Help Children with Complex Needs Flourish in a Supportive Environment
A caring and inclusive primary school in Havering is looking for a dedicated Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join their Autism Resource Provision. This specialist setting, based within the mainstream school, provides a calm, predictable environment where pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition can learn in a way that suits their individual needs.
Every pupil’s journey is different, and the team celebrates progress in all its forms, from improved communication to increased independence.
The Role
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Supporting children aged 4 to 11 in a small, structured provision
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Using visual resources, communication tools, and practical strategies to aid understanding
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Reinforcing routines and clear expectations to help pupils feel secure
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Assisting children as they transition between activities and school spaces
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Working closely with teachers, therapists, and families to provide consistent care and support
About You
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Experience with autism or SEND is useful but not essential
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Backgrounds in care, youth work, early years, or community support are highly valued
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Calm, patient, and reflective, with a focus on understanding behaviour
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Comfortable supporting pupils in a routine-based, structured environment
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Reliable, compassionate, and keen to develop your skills further
What the School Offers
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A friendly, well resourced specialist provision with sensory areas and tailored materials
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A collaborative staff team where everyone looks out for one another
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Leadership committed to staff wellbeing and ongoing professional development
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Routes for progression into teaching, therapy support, or specialist SEND roles
Why Work with Parker Smith Inclusion
We specialise in SEND recruitment and take pride in providing honest, supportive guidance throughout the process. Our approach is simple and transparent:
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Clear, reliable communication from knowledgeable SEND consultants
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PAYE only no umbrella companies or unexpected deductions
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Access to long term roles in inclusive and specialist settings
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Continuous support from application through to placement
Apply Now
If this sounds like the right next step for you, we would love to hear from you.
Contact Elisha at elisha@psinclusion.co.uk or call 0203 011 4848 for more information.
This role offers the chance to make a genuine impact, one steady, meaningful step at a time.