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Complex Needs Teaching Assistant
Location: Camden, NW3
Day Rate: 95-110 per day
Contract: Long-term to permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Start Date: May 2025
Commutable From: Kentish Town, Belsize Park, Hampstead, Gospel Oak, Swiss Cottage
Do you believe in creating safe, structured spaces where every child can thrive, no matter their starting point?
The Opportunity
Long Term Futures are working with a creative and community-led primary school tucked away in a quiet corner of Camden. The school is known for its inclusive ethos, forest school provision, and focus on emotional wellbeing. They are looking for a nurturing and resilient Teaching Assistant to support a Year 2 pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), who is currently working at a nursery-level developmental stage.
This is a highly personalised support role, combining consistent one-on-one interaction, structured play, and emotional regulation. You'll be helping the pupil to access learning in a way that's responsive, routine-driven, and relational.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Deliver one-on-one tutoring sessions focused on early communication, engagement, and sensory learning
- Use calm and consistent behaviour management strategies to support regulation and transitions
- Collaborate on lesson planning and tailor classroom activities to suit the pupil's developmental needs
- Log and reflect on key moments in the pupil's journey through ongoing progress monitoring
- Work closely with the SENCO, therapist and class teacher as part of a joined-up support network
What We're Looking For
- Experience supporting children with ASD or social communication needs
- Confidence using visuals, timetables, and sensory tools
- A grounded, calm presence when faced with dysregulation
- Familiarity with the Early Years Framework or primary SEN
- A belief in child-centred, small group instruction and developmental approaches
Why Work with Long Term Futures?
- Free CPD, including Autism Awareness and Behaviour Support Training
- A dedicated consultant who genuinely listens and supports
- Long-term placements that value consistency and progression
What's Next?
- Apply with your CV
- Have an initial call with our team
- Get matched with the right school
- Visit for a trial day
- Start work with ongoing support
Applicants must hold a valid DBS and provide two references.
Not quite right? Contact Hugh at Long Term Futures to explore other roles.
