Position: Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support)
Location: Dollis Hill, Brent
Salary: £425 – £500 Weekly (PAYE)
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Mon – Fri

Are you passionate about making a real difference in a child’s educational journey? Do you have the patience, creativity, and resilience to support a child with autism and ADHD to thrive in a classroom environment?

About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Teaching Assistant to work one-to-one with a Year 3 child with autism and ADHD. The child exhibits some challenging behaviour and requires consistent, compassionate support to engage with learning and develop their social and emotional skills.

Your role will include:

• Building a positive and trusting relationship with the child.
• Supporting their academic, social, and emotional development in line with their Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Implementing strategies to manage and reduce challenging behaviour, with guidance from the school’s SENCO and external professionals.
• Encouraging the child’s participation in class activities and helping them navigate the school day successfully.
• Collaborating closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and parents to ensure consistent support.

About You:
We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children with autism, ADHD, or other additional needs (desirable but not essential; training will be provided).
• Demonstrates excellent communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills.
• Is patient, resilient, and committed to helping every child succeed.
• Can work collaboratively as part of a team but also take initiative when required.
• Understands or is willing to learn about behaviour management techniques and autism-friendly strategies.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive school community.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in a child’s life.
• A welcoming environment where your contributions are valued.

If you’re passionate about supporting children with additional needs and creating an environment where every child can succeed, we’d love to hear from you!