ASD Teaching Assistant
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ASD Teaching Assistant - Autism Support Specialist
Salary: £100 - £117 per day
Location: Greenwich
Full-time (8:45am - 3.30pm)
Start Date: September 2026
Are you passionate about supporting children with Autism (ASC) and looking to build experience within a specialist setting? Do you have a patient, empathetic approach and a genuine interest in supporting pupils with communication needs, sensory processing difficulties, and social interaction challenges?
Remedy are currently recruiting for an ASD Teaching Assistant to join a specialist autism provision in Greenwich. This ASD Teaching Assistant role in Greenwich offers the opportunity to work in a highly structured, nurturing environment supporting pupils with autism, SEMH needs, and associated learning difficulties.
This ASD Teaching Assistant opportunity in Gloucester is ideal for individuals considering careers in educational psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, SEN teaching, or mental health support.
The Role - ASD Teaching Assistant
As an ASD Teaching Assistant in Greenwich, you will:
- Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support for pupils with ASC and additional needs
- Support emotional regulation, using positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies
- Assist with sensory-based learning, including the use of visual aids, structured routines, and low-arousal environments
- Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists to deliver personalised learning plans and EHCP targets
- Encourage engagement, communication, and independence within the classroom
- Help maintain a safe, consistent, and supportive learning environment
What We're Looking For
To be successful as an ASD Teaching Assistant in Greenwich, you will have:
- A compassionate, patient, and resilient approach
- A genuine interest in autism, SEN, and child development
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- An understanding of ASC, sensory needs, and behaviour support (desirable)
- Previous experience in SEN, ASD, care, or mental health settings (beneficial but not essential)
What's on Offer
This ASD Teaching Assistant role in Greenwich offers:
- The opportunity to work in a specialist autism provision in Gloucester
- Hands-on experience alongside therapists, SEN specialists, and multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent progression into Assistant Psychologist, therapy, or teaching roles
- Competitive daily pay rates
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Requirements
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
- Right to work in the UK
If you're passionate about becoming an ASD Teaching Assistant and making a real difference in Greenwich, apply today by submitting your CV.
ASD Teaching Assistant - Autism Support - Greenwich
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⭐ Highlight your autism and SEN experience prominently as this specialist role requires deep understanding of ASC needs
📊 Quantify your impact: 'Supported 8 pupils with ASC, improving engagement by 65% through structured visual routines'
🌐 Emphasise sensory processing knowledge and low-arousal environment experience as these are key requirements
🎯 Showcase de-escalation and positive behaviour support skills with specific examples of emotional regulation techniques
🤝 Mention collaboration with SENCOs, therapists and multidisciplinary teams as this role requires close partnership working
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- •Delivered 1:1 autism support for 12 pupils with ASC, implementing visual schedules that improved daily routine compliance by 78%
- •Collaborated with 3 SENCOs and speech therapists to deliver personalised EHCP targets, achieving 85% of communication goals within 6 months
- •Applied de-escalation techniques during 15+ challenging behaviours weekly, reducing incident duration from 12 to 4 minutes through sensory regulation strategies
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Dear Hiring Manager,
RemedyRecruitment Group's ASD Teaching Assistant position in Greenwich aligns perfectly with my passion for supporting pupils with autism and SEMH needs. My experience with sensory-based learning and positive behaviour support techniques makes me well-suited to deliver the structured, nurturing environment your specialist provision requires.
My background in working with pupils with ASC has equipped me with the patience and resilience needed to support emotional regulation and implement EHCP targets effectively. I understand the importance of visual aids, structured routines, and creating low-arousal environments to help pupils with communication and social interaction challenges thrive.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you adapt visual aids for a pupil with ASC who struggles with sensory overload?
- ›Describe your understanding of EHCP targets and how you would support their delivery
- ›What de-escalation techniques would you use with an autistic pupil experiencing a meltdown?
- ›How would you create a low-arousal environment for pupils with sensory processing difficulties?
- ›Explain how you would support a pupil's transition between activities using structured routines
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you showed patience when supporting a challenging pupil
- ›Describe a situation where you had to build rapport with a child who had communication difficulties
- ›Give an example of how you've worked as part of a multidisciplinary team
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt your approach when supporting a pupil with autism
- ›Describe how you would handle a situation where a pupil becomes overwhelmed in the classroom
STAR answer examples
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Tell me about a time you showed patience when supporting a challenging pupil
Describe a situation where you had to build rapport with a child who had communication difficulties