SEN Teaching Assistant - Autism
Morden, South West London
Full-time (term time only) - Long-term to permanent contract
£92.58 - £100 PAYE per day
May/September Start
Are you a recent psychology graduate looking for more hands-on experience? Perhaps you are a TA in a school atm, and want to move more into a SEND specialist role?
Our school caters to students with a primary diagnosis of Autism, and some present with other additional needs.
This is a specialist provision in Morden, South West London, supporting children from 4-11 with a diagnoses of Autism (ASC), is looking for Teaching Assistants who want to make a difference.
Because it is a growing need of the school, you will be joining at a genuinely meaningful point, when the culture, relationships, and ways of working are still being shaped.
What the Role Actually Involves
As a Teaching Assistant, your day-to-day will include:
- Adapting your approach depending on how each young person presents on that particular day
- Working alongside teachers and therapists to deliver tailored learning that meets each student's EHCP targets and individual needs
- Helping students to regulate, recognising the early signs of dysregulation and responding calmly, consistently, and with confidence
- Supporting transitions throughout the school day, which can be a particular challenge for young people with Autism
- Taking part in team meetings, training, and reflective practice, because your own development matters here too
Who Will Genuinely Thrive Here
Your background matters less than your values and your mindset. That said, these are the kinds of people who tend to do really well in roles like this:
- People who have worked with young people in challenging circumstances, youth work, residential care, mentoring, behaviour support, or community roles
- Graduates in psychology, criminology, education, or social sciences who are looking for work that is genuinely meaningful
- Those with lived experience of SEND, whether as a sibling, parent, carer, or someone with their own diagnosis
- Teaching assistants from mainstream schools who feel ready for a more specialist, more purposeful role
- Anyone who has supported a dysregulated, non-verbal, or sensory-sensitive young person and found it deeply worthwhile
What we care about most is that you have a genuine reason for wanting to work in SEND, and that you can tell us what it is.
The schools we work with are not looking for the right CV. They are looking for the right person.
Why Apply Now
- The school is at an early and exciting stage of its development, joining now means you are part of shaping what it becomes
- The trust behind this school has a long track record of investing in its staff, with structured training and genuine development pathways
- Competitive daily PAYE rate of £92.58 – £100 per day (dependent on experience)
If you have the right values, transferable experience, and a genuine interest in working with young people who need consistent, caring support, please apply now or contact Jamie Martinez at Parker Smith Inclusion.