Location: Brent, North-West London
Job type: Full-time, Long-term
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
Start date: ASAP

About the Role

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Brent. You will be supporting a pupil with autism (ASC) on a full-time basis, following a personalised timetable designed to promote communication, independence, and social development.

This is a highly rewarding role where you can make a real difference, working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 support for a pupil with autism in a mainstream classroom.

• Implement tailored learning activities to build communication, independence, and social skills.

• Support engagement in both curriculum lessons and structured play (e.g., mark making, story time).

• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCO, and therapists to deliver effective support.

• Encourage positive peer interactions, confidence, and routine.

• Promote an inclusive, nurturing, and supportive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or SEN Support Worker.

• Experience supporting children with autism and/or speech, language, and communication needs.

• Ability to adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.

• Patient, proactive, and committed to supporting inclusive education.

• Enthusiastic about professional development and SEN career progression.

What the School Offers

• A supportive and collaborative staff team with strong SEN expertise.

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

• A caring, inclusive ethos focused on pupil well-being and achievement.

• A rewarding role where you can make a meaningful impact on a child’s learning journey.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced 1:1 Teaching Assistant ready to take on this rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you.

Click “Apply Now” or contact Daniel at Parker Smith Inclusion for more information.