Primary Teaching Assistant
Location: Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
Pay: £90–£100 per day (PAYE only)
Contract: Full-time | Long-term
Start Date: ASAP
Do you believe that calm consistency and genuine understanding can unlock learning for autistic children?
We are recruiting a dedicated Primary Teaching Assistant to join a special school, supporting pupils with Autism (ASC), non-verbal communication and complex needs. This role goes beyond general classroom support and requires emotional presence, patience and a strong understanding of how autistic children experience the school day.
Pupils benefit from predictable routines, clear communication and adults who understand sensory processing and emotional regulation. Progress is measured through trust, engagement and wellbeing, alongside academic development.
The Role
As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will:
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Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with Autism and complex needs
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Support communication using visual supports, routines and AAC strategies
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Help pupils manage sensory input and regulate emotions throughout the school day
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Work closely with teachers and the wider SEN team to follow individual support plans
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Support learning at an appropriate pace, celebrating small but meaningful progress
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Respond to dysregulation using calm, consistent and trauma-informed approaches
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Remain observant, proactive and emotionally attuned across the school day
Who This Role Is Suited To
You are likely to thrive in this role if you:
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Have experience supporting children with Autism, non-verbal communication or complex SEN
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Are patient, proactive and emotionally intuitive
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Remain calm during challenging moments and understand behaviour as communication
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Have an understanding of sensory needs, routines and regulation, or are keen to develop this further
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Value consistency and long-term impact rather than short-term placements
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Are reliable, resilient and committed to building positive relationships
The Setting
This is a nurturing and inclusive special school with a strong focus on Autism and complex SEN. The school prioritises emotional wellbeing, structured routines and clear communication strategies. Staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils feel safe, understood and supported throughout the school day.
Pay, Support and Structure
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£90–£100 per day
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PAYE only – no umbrella companies
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Long-term opportunity offering consistency for pupils
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Ongoing guidance and support from an ethical SEND specialist recruitment consultancy
Why This Role Matters
As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will help children feel safe enough to engage with learning, communication and relationships. Progress may be gradual, but it is genuine — and your impact will be felt every day.
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