SEN Teaching Assistant - ASD

SEN Teaching Assistant - ASD Location: Bromley, London, England (on-site) Pay: £93–£105 per day, depending on qualifications and experience. Start date: 23 November 2026; immediate start available 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 Bromley. You will help pupils with autism (ASD) understand learning tasks and take part in school routines with greater confidence. You will work from individual plans and take account of each pupil’s communication style, sensory preferences and processing time. We are looking for someone who can recognise when support needs adjusting and use prompts carefully so that pupils have opportunities to act independently. Key responsibilities Explain activities using agreed visuals, modelling and clear language. Help pupils prepare for transitions and changes in the school day. Use individual sensory and regulation strategies consistently. Share observations of engagement and independence with the class team. Requirements To be eligible for this role and the stated pay, applicants must have: Experience supporting autistic children or young people. An understanding of sensory differences and communication needs. A calm, observant approach and reliable teamwork. 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. 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 and details of how you have used structure or communication support with autistic pupils. Email 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. xjnqpsq All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Appointments are subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, references, right-to-work and appropriate safer recruitment checks