Specialist Teaching Assistant (SLCN) - Autism Support
📍 Shepherd's Bush, London
📅 Full-time | Long-term role
💷 £85-£105 per day (depending on experience)
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Shepherd's Bush. This is a full-time, long-term role supporting a non-verbal child with autism, starting as soon as possible.
The Role
1. Provide tailored one-to-one support for a non-verbal child with autism.
2. Use specialist strategies to promote communication, interaction, and engagement.
3. Implement Speech and Language Therapy programmes in collaboration with external specialists.
4. Support the child's learning, social development, and emotional well-being within the classroom and during wider school activities.
5. Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and parents to ensure consistent, targeted support.
About You
6. Proven experience supporting children with autism and SLCN, ideally with non-verbal pupils.
7. Knowledge of communication approaches such as PECS, Makaton, AAC, or visual supports (desirable).
8. Patient, empathetic, and resilient, with a nurturing approach.
9. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with staff, families, and professionals.
10. A genuine passion for helping children thrive and achieve their potential.
We Offer
11. A supportive and collaborative school team.
12. Long-term stability in a rewarding role.
13. Competitive daily pay: £85-£105 per day.
14. Opportunity to make a lasting impact on a child's educational journey.
📩 If you are an experienced SLCN Teaching Assistant with a strong background in supporting non-verbal children with autism, we would love to hear from you.