Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant

Overview

Teaching Assistant - ASD Specialist (Full Time) Location: Camden, NW5 Start: ASAP Agency: Axcis Education Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Key Details at a Glance

• Role Type: Supporting pupils with ASD, ranging from early years to secondary
• Mix of 1:1 support and small-group interventions
• Working alongside teachers, therapists, and behaviour specialists

Your Responsibilities

• Supporting emotional regulation, communication, and routine-building
• Facilitating structured activities, visual supports, and sensory programmes
• Encouraging social interaction and independence
• Implementing strategies tailored to autistic learners
• Ensuring consistency and predictability throughout the school day

Essential Requirements

• Previous SEND experience - must have worked with ASD learners
• Ability to follow EHCPs, behaviour plans, and visual schedules
• Confident, patient, and able to use initiative
• Reliable full-time availability
• DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply with Axcis)

What the School Offers

• Supportive leadership and established SEND practices
• Access to training and ongoing CPD via Axcis
• A calm, structured environment with excellent resources
• Collaborative colleagues and a strong ethos of inclusion

Ready to Apply?

If you're an experienced SEND practitioner looking to support autistic learners in a warm, welcoming Camden school, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with Axcis Education.

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jessica Flowerdew on Ext: 1061.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact: Jessica Flowerdew

Telephone: Ext: 1061