Autism Specialist

Graduate Teaching Assistant London Borough of Hillingdon £90 - £100 per day - paid PAYE September 2025 Monday to Friday - Term Time Only Are you a graduate interested in supporting those with additional needs and making a change in young people’s lives? We are working with a range of fantastic schools in the London borough of Hillingdon to find Graduate Teaching Assistants to support students with additional needs. With different opportunities available to work with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health, students with Autism, students removed from mainstream education, SEND provisions in mainstream schools and students with other needs. These opportunities are long-term roles and would see you working in a single school of your choosing. This is a great way to gain experience and make a positive impact on young people’s lives, with opportunities to get training and develop different pathways working within SEND and the education sector. This is a great way to launch your career and gain valuable experience whilst working in a rewarding role. Duties, times and training vary depending on what school you are in. However, you will do a trial day before deciding where you want to stay. This means you will be in the best position for yourself, doing what you are looking for workwise and gaining the experience which is most valuable for what you're pursuing in your career. You will build bonds with students, provide guidance to them and support them within a classroom environment. So, if this sounds like the role for you, why not apply today and I will be in contact with you.

Behaviour Mentor Permanent Contract Hillingdon Term time only Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4pm One of our schools is looking to appoint a Behaviour Mentor to join them on a full-time permanent contract basis in September. This is a term-time only position, and the starting salary is £22,000. School hours are 8:30am until 4pm. Secondary age students thrive in their purpose-built classroom hub and require an experienced, nurturing and strong-willed Behaviour Mentor to support them. For secondary students, they provide a rich curriculum covering core subjects alongside exciting vocational courses. From barbering and construction to horticulture, hospitality, and motor vehicle studies, there are ample opportunities for growth and exploration. About the needs Some children may have Autism and other associated needs Often have difficulties managing their emotions Can feel anxious, frustrated, angry, and scared May have verbal and/or physical aggression About the school Hillingdon, North West London Provides individualised curriculum to students who have been diagnosed with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) Some students have Autism/ASC and other learning disabilities Provides a therapeutic and nurturing learning environment Works very closely with local communities, including a local farm About you We don't need any qualifications for you to be able to work in this school. You will be positive and not afraid of challenges. You will understand children's backgrounds and be able to build trusting relationships. You will manage behaviour in positive ways and will support children to learn. You are well-organised and have clear communication skills. You may have personal interests or experience supporting children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and challenging homes. Interested in hearing more about the Behaviour Mentor role? If you are interested in this position or want to know more about who we are and what other SEN jobs we have, you can contact Caitlin @ Parker Smith Inclusion.

Autism Specialist School-Based £450 - £500 per week PAYE Hillingdon Accessible via public transport Full-time (term time only) September 2025 Excellent ongoing training and career progression A lovely family feel within the school and a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in SEND support Are you passionate about helping and giving back to people? Are you looking for a new role that gives you genuine job satisfaction? Do you want to help young people by giving them the education they deserve? I am currently working with a fantastic SEND school based in Hillingdon. They seek an Autism Specialist to join a supportive and positive team. This position is full-time and has an immediate start date. If you really want to kick start your career in SEND support, this is your role! In this Autism Specialist role, you would encounter various students with Autism / ASC and various learning difficulties. You would be required to work alongside a team of Speech and Language Therapists and Art Therapists. This position best suits someone with experience supporting children and young people in 121 settings. You would have primary responsibility of one pupil; however, there would be a requirement to assist across other classes if needed. What to expect as an Autism Specialist Integrating the creative arts into the curriculum such as music, art, drama and dance As an Autism Support Worker, you will participate in a wide range of activities to promote the pupils' cognitive, cultural, social, physical, and emotional well-being. You must work alongside the teacher to create a plan and deliver learning activities You must monitor how the children are developing and set targets for them to reach Work alongside different professionals, including nurses, Occupational Therapists and Speech and Langauge Therapists. As an Autism Support Worker, you will have to interact with the children through the use of play-based and sensory-related activities. The Ideal Autism Specialist Has a personal interest in working with young people with Autism and associated learning difficulties Already has some experience working with children with Special needs The ideal Autism Support Worker will be able to build strong and meaningful relationships with staff and students Perhaps you are a recent Graduate and you are looking to kickstart your career in an SEN School setting The ideal Autism Support Worker will have a positive, patient, and proactive personality type with a desire to learn. Interested in hearing more? If you are interested in this position or want to know more about who we are and what other SEN jobs we have, you can contact Caitlin McSherry @ PS Inclusion. You can also apply by responding to this advert! If you are not contacted within 5 working days, you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in this role. However, we will keep your CV, and you are welcome to contact us to discuss your SEN career development. Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We will help you with this. By applying for this role, you consent to Parker Smith Inclusion Ltd storing your details in our fully encrypted database, per the new GDPR requirements.

Alternative Education Teaching Assistant Hillingdon £90 - £100 per day - paid PAYE Brand new facilities Ongoing training Supportive and Inspiring SLT to work alongside Do you have experience supporting children/ young people with special and additional needs? Would you like to make a positive impact by supporting SEN pupils? This friendly primary school based in Hillingdon is seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to work in their specialist ARP. The school has an excellent track record of training teachers and support staff and has a beautiful and inclusive SLT. As a Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the Specialist Resource Provision is running smoothly and making sure the students are getting the best support available. You will be managing behaviour and supporting the pupils academically, emotionally and behaviourally. If you believe you have relevant experience for this role. or you are a graduate, or have a real passion for helping with SEND, we would love to hear from you! Ideal Alternative Education Teaching Assistant: Passionate about supporting pupils with SEND Previous experience supporting young children with additional needs Good understanding of behaviour strategies and co-regulation Committed to personal development and learning specialist skills Proactive and flexible Ability to be a team player and build rapport quickly Interested in hearing more? Please get in touch if you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities! You can apply by response to this advert and uploading your CV to our website. Unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role if you are not contacted within 5 working days. However, we will keep your CV, and you are welcome to contact us to discuss your SEND career development. Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We will help you with this.