SEN Teaching Assistant - ASD

SEN Teaching Assistant - ASD

Location: Croydon, 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 recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant in Croydon to support pupils with autism (ASD). This role is about understanding how each child communicates and helping them participate with greater confidence.

You will work alongside teaching staff to use visual support, break activities into manageable steps and prepare pupils for transitions. Experience responding calmly to sensory overload or dysregulation will be valuable.

Key responsibilities

Provide individual or small-group support matched to agreed learning plans.

Use visual timetables, clear language and structured tasks.

Support transitions and recognise when pupils need a sensory or regulation break.

Share observations with the class teacher and encourage independence.

Requirements

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

Experience supporting children with autism or related additional needs.

Patience, clear communication and confidence following individual strategies.

An understanding of sensory differences and a respectful, child-centred approach.

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

Build practical autism-support experience while helping pupils take an active part in their school day.

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 tell us about the communication or regulation strategies you have used successfully.

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. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Appointments are subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, references, right-to-work and appropriate safer recruitment checks

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