Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Apex Education Recruitment are seeking to appoint a dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant to support KS1 children with Autism, both within and outside the classroom, at a school in Hornchurch.
For the role ideally somebody with SEN experience and a strong understanding of Autism, confident in using child centred approaches such as Attention Autism and Lego Therapy to support communication, engagement and social development.
September 2026 - Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm (Term time only)
Special Needs Teaching Assistant Role & Requirements :
* Provide consistent 1:1 and small-group support for KS1 children with Autism.
* Use Attention Autism strategies to build focus, shared attention, and engagement.
* Plan and deliver Lego Therapy sessions to promote communication, teamwork and social intercation.
* Support children with sensory processing needs and emotional regulation.
* Implement visual supports, routines, and structured learning appro...