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Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Apex Education Recruitment

Hornchurch, Greater London, United Kingdom Full-time June 02, 2026
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Opportunity Description

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 behaviou...
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