Location: Greenwich, London
Salary: £93 - £105 per day, depending on qualifications and experience.
Start date: 9 November 2026
Contract: Full time, temporary, long term.
Hours: Term time; daily hours and assignment arrangements confirmed before placement.
Clear communication and predictable routines can help an autistic pupil approach learning with greater confidence. Transparency Education is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant in Greenwich to provide thoughtful, individualised autism support.
Working with the class teacher and SENCO, you will help pupils understand activities, communicate preferences and take part in school life. Support may be one-to-one or in a small group, depending on the placement and individual needs.
Responsibilities
• Use visual supports and clear instructions agreed by the school.
• Break activities into manageable steps without doing the learning for the pupil.
• Prepare children for changes and support sensory or regulation needs.
• Encourage participation in lessons and social activities at an appropriate pace.
• Share observations about engagement and progress with the teaching team.
Requirements
• Experience supporting autistic children or young people.
• Respect for different communication styles and sensory preferences.
• A calm, observant approach and confidence following individual support plans.
• An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to complete one as part of the recruitment process.
What the role offers
• Practical experience supporting communication and classroom access.
• The chance to help pupils develop independence through consistent daily support.
Why work via Transparency Education?
You will have a dedicated consultant for ongoing support and guidance, with access to CPD through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.
Our refer-a-friend scheme pays £150 for each candidate you refer after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days. We pay in line with applicable Agency Workers Regulations (AWR).
Apply
Send your CV and describe the autism-support approaches you have used in your previous work.
Email or call (phone number removed). Please include your availability for a 9 November 2026 start.
If you have not heard from us within two working days, your application has not progressed for this role. We may contact you about other suitable education opportunities.
Safer recruitment
Transparency Education is committed to equality and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and appropriate safer recruitment checks
Salary description
£93.00 - £100.00 per day