ASD Teaching Assistant – Launch Your SEN Expertise in Inspiring Hackney School

Join the vibrant educational scene of Hackney as an ASD Teaching Assistant – a life-changing opportunity to shape young lives, elevate your own early-career experience, and become a future leader in SEND. This is the ideal post for an ambitious, high-achieving graduate eager to make a measurable impact in one of London’s most forward-thinking schools. As an ASD Teaching Assistant, your daily work will empower neurodiverse learners, collaborating with specialist staff in a supportive, warm, and motivating environment. If you aspire to a career in teaching, psychology, or special educational needs, your journey accelerates here.

Gain unparalleled experience as an ASD Teaching Assistant within a school renowned for tailored CPD, expert mentoring, and innovative practice. You will train alongside seasoned professionals and access an array of resources designed for SEN excellence. This school is judged Good to Outstanding by Ofsted, with an inspiring commitment to inclusion, strong student voice, and an unwavering belief in every pupil’s potential. Every day as an ASD Teaching Assistant, you’ll build core skills, boost your CV, and join a close-knit team that believes in nurturing new talent.

Key Highlights:
• ASD Teaching Assistant role with specialist ASD focus
• Circa £32,000 Pro-rata salary, highly competitive for Hackney
• Progressive East London school in the heart of Hackney
• Ofsted rated: Good to Outstanding
• Exceptional CPD, whole-school mentoring, and career progression
• Perfect for high-achieving graduates with ambitions in teaching, psychology, or SEN
• Access to cutting-edge sensory rooms, learning labs, and multidisciplinary teams

What You’ll Be Doing:
• Supporting autistic students individually and in small groups with tailored interventions
• Working directly with class teachers and SENDCo to devise and adapt learning strategies
• Using specialist communication aids and multi-sensory tools
• Monitoring, recording, and reporting on student progress as an ASD Teaching Assistant
• Creating a safe, engaging environment that fosters independence and resilience
• Liaising with therapists, external agencies, and families to ensure holistic support

Ideal ASD Teaching Assistant for this Hackney School:
• Highly academic graduate from a leading university (2:1 or above preferred)
• Aspiring teacher, psychologist, or SEN specialist determined to make a difference
• Enthusiastic, compassionate, and relentlessly committed to inclusion
• Demonstrates self-motivation, adaptability, and proactive problem-solving
• Passionate about autism, neurodiversity, and innovative SEN approaches

Why Join This Hackney School?:
• Expert-led induction, weekly CPD, and funded progression routes
• Specialist SEN and ASD expertise at every level of the school
• Warm, dynamic staff community focused on teamwork and wellbeing
• Modern, well-resourced facilities purpose-built for SEND learning
• Outstanding behaviour, respectful culture, and genuine inclusion

Transform your ambitions into genuine classroom impact as an ASD Teaching Assistant in Hackney. This is your chance to develop rare skills, gain invaluable school-based experience, and open doors to future teaching or psychology training. Interviews fill quickly – make your application stand out today.