SEND Teaching Assistant - ASD & SLCN

SEND Teaching Assistant – ASD & SLCN Primary School Specialist Resource Provision Erith, South East London Start Date: November 2025 Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term We are currently recruiting a dedicated and proactive SEND Teaching Assistant to support a brand-new ASD and Speech and Language provision within a vibrant and inclusive primary school in Erith, starting this September. The Role:In this SEN Teaching Assistant role, you will work alongside a specialist SEN teacher to deliver tailored interventions and provide in-class support as part of the school’s newly launched provision. You will play a key role in developing and implementing communication-focused strategies and resources to help pupils access learning across the curriculum. Alongside your work within the provision, you will also support children in mainstream classrooms to enhance their understanding and communication. The School is Looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant who: Has experience supporting children with ASD and/or with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN). Is qualified to a Level 2 (or above) in supporting teaching and learning or a relevant qualification. Is confident delivering small-group or one-to-one interventions. Demonstrates a patient, empathetic, and flexible approach, open to learning specialist approaches through CPD such as PECS or Is committed to inclusive education and promoting pupil independence.About the School:This welcoming and inclusive primary school in Erith is committed to nurturing each child’s academic, personal, and spiritual development. With a strong emphasis on respect, compassion, and collaboration, the school provides a supportive environment where all pupils are encouraged to thrive. A dedicated leadership team, excellent facilities, and a focus on staff development make this an outstanding place to work and grow professionally. If you're an SEN Teaching Assistant, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference. Apply now with an up-to-date CV outlining your relevant skills and experience. We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients