Teaching Assistant
Are you passionate about helping children and young people with autism thrive? We’re looking for Teaching Assistants to join a specialist autism school in West London that uses ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) and Verbal Behaviour to give every pupil a structured, personalised programme.
This is ideal if you have experience with ASD, or you’re a psychology graduate keen to build a career in autism, behaviour or education.
What you’ll be doing
- Supporting pupils with ASD on a 1:1 or small group basis, across primary and secondary
- Following each pupil’s individual ABA programme consistently
- Using reinforcement, prompting and visual supports to build communication and independence
- Recording data accurately to track each pupil’s progress
- Supporting personal care with dignity where needed
- Working closely with teachers and therapists as part of a supportive team
What we’re looking for
- Experience supporting children or young people with ASD, in a school, ABA programme, care or home setting
- ABA, Verbal Behaviour, PECS or Makaton experience is a big plus
- A degree in Psychology, Education or a related subject is desirable
- A calm, patient and consistent approach
- Willingness to learn and follow a structured approach exactly
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply
Why work with Principal Education
- A dedicated SEND consultant who has worked solely in SEN and knows the school
- Full preparation before your first day, so you know exactly how the school works
- Weekly pay and support throughout your placement
- Real routes into long term and permanent roles, with candidates already moving into January contracts
If you want a role where you can see real progress in the children you support every single day, apply now or call Daanish on 07807 837470.