Job Description

Secondary Teaching Assistant - Greenwich

Start Date: ASAP start Contract: Full-time, temporaryLocation: Greenwich Setting: SEN Secondary school

About the Role

We are seeking a committed and compassionate Secondary Teaching Assistant to support students with autism and moderate learning difficulties within a specialist resourced provision inside a mainstream secondary school. This full-time role runs ASAP to July, working closely with the Head of Provision to deliver consistent, structured support that empowers students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

The provision supports students with EHCPs and offers a dedicated base equipped with a classroom, breakout area, and a small sensory space, where pupils receive targeted support before gradually accessing mainstream subjects such as science and art.

You will play a key part in providing stability, routine, and confidence-building guidance to students who benefit from a calm and nurturing approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students with autism and moderate learning difficulties in both the provision base and mainstream transitions
• Work closely with the Head of Provision and the core SEN team to deliver tailored programmes
• Provide calm, consistent support to promote emotional regulation, independence, and communication
• Assist students in accessing learning activities, life skills, and structured routines
• Help maintain a safe, supportive and inclusive environment
• Build trusting, positive relationships with pupils to encourage progress
• Contribute to the school's commitment to delivering specialist support within a mainstream setting

About the Provision

• Supports secondary-aged students with moderate learning difficulties and/or autism
• Offers a specialist base within the main school building, including a breakout space and sensory area for regulated learning
• Students split their time between the base and mainstream subjects as their confidence grows
• Staffed by a small, dedicated SEN team providing structured, personalised support
• Designed to deliver specialist xbpsjku intervention within a mainstream environment, promoting inclusion and progression

Candidate Profile

• Patient, nurturing and empathetic
• Confident supporting children with autism or additional needs
• Resilient, adaptable and able to remain calm in challenging situations
• Experience in SEN settings (desirable but not essential)
• Strong communication and teamwork
• Willing to follow structured support plans and routines

Why Work With Us?

• Supportive education agency
• Dedicated consultant
• Opportunities for further SEN experience
• CPD available
• Refer-a-Friend bonus available

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