Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - ASD Unit | Tower Hamlets | November 2026 Location: Tower Hamlets (near Mile End) Start Date: 16th of November 2026 Contract: Full-time | Long-term (with the opportunity to become permanent) Pay: £100-£120 per day (dependent on experience) Teaching Assistant - Specialist ASD Unit A highly regarded primary school in Tower Hamlets is looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join its specialist Autism provision from November 2026. This rewarding Teaching Assistant role will be based within the school's ASD Unit, supporting a small group of pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and associated communication and sensory needs. Class sizes are deliberately small, allowing staff to provide highly personalised support in a structured and nurturing environment. Working alongside a specialist teacher and experienced SEN team, the successful Teaching Assistant will help pupils develop their communication, independence, emotional regulation and readiness for learning, while also supporting integration into mainstream classes where appropriate. The Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will: Support pupils within the specialist ASD Unit throughout the school day Deliver one-to-one and small-group learning activities tailored to EHCP outcomes Implement visual timetables, sensory strategies and structured routines Encourage communication, social interaction and independence Support pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies Work closely with teachers, therapists and the SENCO to review pupil progress The Ideal Candidate The school is looking for a Teaching Assistant who: Has experience supporting children with Autism in a school or specialist setting Understands the importance of consistency, routine and structured learning Is calm, patient and resilient when supporting pupils with complex needs Can build positive relationships…