Special Needs Teaching Assistant (1:1 Autism Support)
Location: Putney, LondonStart Date: September 2026Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:00pmPay: £107–£115 per day
Are you passionate about making a real difference in a child’s life?
Looking for a role within school hours and term time only?
We are looking for a caring, patient, and dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child with autism in Year 3 at a welcoming primary school in Putney.
This rewarding role is ideal for someone who has experience working with children with special educational needs (SEN) or is looking to build a career in education, psychology, speech and language therapy, or related fields.
The Role
- Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 3 pupil with autism.
- Help the child access learning both in and out of the classroom.
- Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement personalised learning strategies.
- Encourage the child’s social, emotional, and academic development.
- Create a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment.
The Ideal Candidate
- Experience working with children with autism or other special educational needs is desirable.
- Patient, empathetic, and resilient with a positive attitude.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- A genuine passion for supporting children to achieve their full potential.
Why Choose Milk Education?
At Milk Education, we don’t just find you a role—we support you throughout your education career.
Benefits to you:
- Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
- Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance – APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
- Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
- Culture-matched placements – we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.
- Priority Partnership school network – access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives.
- 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.
- FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
- FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub – because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact.
- School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides – so you walk in ready on day one.
- 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal.
What You’ll Need
- Experience working with children or young people (school-based, care, coaching, or voluntary experience welcomed).
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
- Two professional references covering the last two years.
- The Right to Work in the UK.
Apply Today
If you’re ready to build a rewarding career supporting children with additional needs, we’d love to hear from you.
beks.rice@milk-education.co.uk
01483 323 100
Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.
Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
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