Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Posted on Jun 1, 2026 by CV-Library
Hornchurch, Greater London, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£13 - £16 Hourly
Temporary
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.
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 approaches.
* Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour in a nurturing enviroment.
* Ideally experience with SEN in a primary setting.
* Strong understanding of Autism, particularly in KS1.
* Hands-on experience using Attention Autism and Lego Therapy.
* Calm, patient, and highly nurturing approach.
* Ability to adapt support to meet individual sensory, communication, and emotional needs.
* Confident to work in and out of the classroom.
* Good communication and teamwork skills.
We offer:
* A full face-to-face interview to ascertain your skills, experience & understand the right role for you.
* Over 300 training courses for all workers.
* Competitive Monthly pay with additional Holiday pay.
* On going support from the schools & Apex team who are teachers with over 20 years school based recruitment experience.
If you are interested this Special Needs Teaching Assistant role, please call us for a discussion or apply with your CV and a covering letter.
This post is subject to a face-to-face interview, vetting checks including enhanced DBS and full compliance for working with children.
We aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We adhere to 'Safer Recruitment of Children' guidance and all staff are fully trained.
Apex Education Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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.
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 approaches.
* Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour in a nurturing enviroment.
* Ideally experience with SEN in a primary setting.
* Strong understanding of Autism, particularly in KS1.
* Hands-on experience using Attention Autism and Lego Therapy.
* Calm, patient, and highly nurturing approach.
* Ability to adapt support to meet individual sensory, communication, and emotional needs.
* Confident to work in and out of the classroom.
* Good communication and teamwork skills.
We offer:
* A full face-to-face interview to ascertain your skills, experience & understand the right role for you.
* Over 300 training courses for all workers.
* Competitive Monthly pay with additional Holiday pay.
* On going support from the schools & Apex team who are teachers with over 20 years school based recruitment experience.
If you are interested this Special Needs Teaching Assistant role, please call us for a discussion or apply with your CV and a covering letter.
This post is subject to a face-to-face interview, vetting checks including enhanced DBS and full compliance for working with children.
We aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We adhere to 'Safer Recruitment of Children' guidance and all staff are fully trained.
Apex Education Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Reference: 225046185
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Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Posted on Jun 1, 2026 by CV-Library
Hornchurch, Greater London, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£13 - £16 Hourly
Temporary
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.
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 approaches.
* Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour in a nurturing enviroment.
* Ideally experience with SEN in a primary setting.
* Strong understanding of Autism, particularly in KS1.
* Hands-on experience using Attention Autism and Lego Therapy.
* Calm, patient, and highly nurturing approach.
* Ability to adapt support to meet individual sensory, communication, and emotional needs.
* Confident to work in and out of the classroom.
* Good communication and teamwork skills.
We offer:
* A full face-to-face interview to ascertain your skills, experience & understand the right role for you.
* Over 300 training courses for all workers.
* Competitive Monthly pay with additional Holiday pay.
* On going support from the schools & Apex team who are teachers with over 20 years school based recruitment experience.
If you are interested this Special Needs Teaching Assistant role, please call us for a discussion or apply with your CV and a covering letter.
This post is subject to a face-to-face interview, vetting checks including enhanced DBS and full compliance for working with children.
We aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We adhere to 'Safer Recruitment of Children' guidance and all staff are fully trained.
Apex Education Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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.
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 approaches.
* Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour in a nurturing enviroment.
* Ideally experience with SEN in a primary setting.
* Strong understanding of Autism, particularly in KS1.
* Hands-on experience using Attention Autism and Lego Therapy.
* Calm, patient, and highly nurturing approach.
* Ability to adapt support to meet individual sensory, communication, and emotional needs.
* Confident to work in and out of the classroom.
* Good communication and teamwork skills.
We offer:
* A full face-to-face interview to ascertain your skills, experience & understand the right role for you.
* Over 300 training courses for all workers.
* Competitive Monthly pay with additional Holiday pay.
* On going support from the schools & Apex team who are teachers with over 20 years school based recruitment experience.
If you are interested this Special Needs Teaching Assistant role, please call us for a discussion or apply with your CV and a covering letter.
This post is subject to a face-to-face interview, vetting checks including enhanced DBS and full compliance for working with children.
We aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We adhere to 'Safer Recruitment of Children' guidance and all staff are fully trained.
Apex Education Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Reference: 225046185
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