Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Location: Chiswick

Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant - ASD Unit (Primary)

📍 Chiswick, West London
🕘 Full-time | Term-time | Immediate / Upcoming Start

An excellent primary school in Chiswick is looking to appoint a Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant to work within its ASD specialist unit. The unit supports pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder who benefit from a highly structured, supportive learning environment alongside mainstream inclusion where appropriate.

The Role:

Providing targeted support to pupils with ASD in a specialist unit setting

Delivering 1:1 and small group support across the primary age range

Supporting communication, social development and emotional regulation

Using autism-specific strategies such as visual supports, sensory breaks and structured routines

Working closely with teachers, SENCO and external professionals

Promoting independence, confidence and engagement in learning

The Ideal Candidate :

Strong experience supporting children with ASD in schools or specialist settings

Knowledge of autism-informed approaches and behaviour support strategies

Calm, empathetic and resilient personality

Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

SEN qualifications or additional training is highly desirable

What's on

Offer:

Welcoming, inclusive school community

Well-established ASD unit with strong support systems

Ongoing CPD and SEN training opportunities

Long-term opportunity for the right candidate

This is an ideal role for an experienced SEN TA who is passionate about autism support and wants to be part of a collaborative, child-centred team.

Reeson

Education:

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay