Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and highly motivated individual to work in a full-time 1:1 support role with a female student who presents with a range of learning and developmental needs. The role will be based in a supportive mainstream school in Fairlop, within the London Borough of Redbridge, starting September 2025.

The student has a complex profile and requires consistent, sensitive support throughout the school day. Her diagnosed needs include:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

• ADHD

• Expressive and Receptive Language Delay

• Developmental Delay

• Sensory Processing Dysfunction

• Anxiety

• Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)

She also receives up to three hours of in-school tutoring each day from an external agency. She can at times miscommunicate or speak in a way that may not reflect her intent; understanding this and responding with patience and care is crucial.

• Provide consistent 1:1 support across the school day

• Support with communication, emotional regulation, and sensory needs

• Facilitate access to learning by working closely with the teaching team and external tutors

• Write clear, professional emails and maintain regular communication with a range of professionals (including therapists, tutors, and SEN teams)

• Work closely with the student's parents and carers to ensure joined-up support

• Help the student navigate social interactions, routines, and learning tasks

• Promote her independence and confidence in line with individual education plans

• Bachelor's degree or higher (required)

• Available full-time from September 2025 (Monday-Friday, term-time only)

• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs is strongly preferred

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Calm, patient, empathetic approach with strong emotional resilience

• Ability to work collaboratively with parents, professionals, and school staff

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference in the life of a bright and engaging young person who simply needs the right support to thrive.

To apply, please submit your CV and a short covering statement outlining your experience and availability. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.