Autism Visual Supports Teaching Assistant – Merton
Posted:
16 October 2026 (13 hours ago)
Application Deadline:
13 January 2027
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Autism Visual Supports Teaching Assistant Merton
Support autistic pupils to understand routines communicate choices and participate confidently throughout the school day.
What you will do
- Prepare and use visual timetables symbols and structured work systems.
- Support accessible learning individually and in small groups.
- Reinforce agreed communication and regulation strategies.
- Record progress and collaborate with teachers and therapists.
What you will bring
- Relevant autism classroom or care experience.
- A calm consistent and pupil-centred approach.
- Strong teamwork and safeguarding awareness.
- QTS is not required for this teaching-assistant role.
Contract: Full-time temporary
Pay: 105140 per day PAYE
Right-to-work references and enhanced child-workforce DBS checks apply.
Required Skills:
autism support visual communication SEN classroom support safeguarding
Required Education:
Relevant autism classroom or care experience; QTS is not required.