SEN Teaching Assistant - Autism - (All-Through School)

SEN Teaching Assistant - Autism Specialist Provision (All-Through School)

Location : Hackney, East London

Start date : January 2026

Contract : Full-time, long-term

Pay : £95-£115 per day (dependent on experience)

We are recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants for a specialist autism provision within an all-through school in Hackney. This is a full-time, long-term role starting January 2026, supporting autistic pupils from EYFS through to Post-16.

You'll be working in small, structured classes, helping pupils to access learning, develop independence and regulate their emotions throughout the school day.

The role :

Full-time, long-term TA role in a specialist autism setting

Supporting pupils 1 : 1 and in small groups across different key stages

Following EHCP targets and individual learning plans

Using visual supports, clear routines and structured activities

Supporting emotional regulation, communication and sensory needs

Assisting with personal care and life-skills where required

Working closely with teachers, therapists and wider support staff

We're looking for someone who :

Has experience supporting children or young people with autism / ASC or other SEND(school, residential care, youth work, play schemes or similar)

Is calm, patient and resilient, with a genuine interest in SEN

Can build positive relationships and follow support plans consistently

Is comfortable with personal care and supporting sensory regulation

Can commit Monday-Friday, term time, from January 2026

Has the right to work in the UK and is willing to complete / hold an enhanced DBS

What's on offer :

A long-term role in a highly specialist, supportive environment

The opportunity to work across age groups in an all-through provision

Ongoing support from a specialist SEND consultant

Competitive daily rate of £95-£115, dependent on experience

Safeguarding :

All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references