Job Description:

SEN Teaching Assistant - ASD

Location: Sutton, London, England

Pay: £93–£105 per day, depending on qualifications and experience.

Start date: 23 November 2026, or as soon as possible

Contract: Full-time, temporary, long-term.

Hours: Monday to Friday during term time, Exact hours agreed before placement.

About the role

Transparency Education is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant for an autism support opportunity in Sutton. You will work with pupils with autism (ASD), helping them navigate learning tasks, communication and the social demands of school.

We are looking for someone who notices individual preferences and avoids a one-size-fits-all approach. You will use structured support while giving pupils time and space to process information and make choices.

Key responsibilities

• Adapt instructions using agreed visual and communication supports.
  
• Help pupils prepare for changes and move between activities calmly.
  
• Support participation in class and smaller-group learning where appropriate.
  
• Encourage independent responses and report progress to the class team.
  

Requirements

To be eligible for this role and the stated pay, applicants must have:

• Experience with autistic children or young people in education or support work.
  
• An understanding of sensory needs, processing time and emotional regulation.
  
• A patient, observant approach and confidence working from support plans.
  
• Appropriate qualifications and training for the responsibilities of the post.
  

Higher rates reflect substantial relevant experience and/or training, such as a recognised Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent where relevant. Pay follows school expectations and AWR, where applicable.

What the role offers

Use individualised support to help pupils access learning and develop confidence in daily routines.

Why Transparency Education?

We support teachers and school support staff through attentive service and professional development, offering:

• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance.
  
• A £150 refer-a-friend reward once your referred candidate has worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
  
• Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), including equal pay treatment where applicable.
  
• Access to a wide range of CPD through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.
  

Apply today

Send your CV, highlighting your autism experience and any relevant communication or SEND training.

Email (url removed) or call (phone number removed). Please include your earliest available start date.

If you are not contacted within two working days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We will retain your CV to help you find other education opportunities.

Safer recruitment

Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We promote equality, challenge discrimination and are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Appointments are subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, references, right-to-work and appropriate safer recruitment checks.