Autism Specialist TA– Special School Location: Wandsworth/Merton border, South West London (near Wimbledon or Tooting stations) Contract: Full-time temp, start ASAP – end of July 2026 Setting: Special school (all types of SEND) Pay: £100/day (PAYE) Hours: 8:30am – 4pm, Mon-Fri What's the job? Special school on the Wandsworth/Merton edge needs a TA for 1:1 support with an autistic pupil (maybe some extra complex needs too). Help them access a tailored curriculum, handle sensory needs regulate emotions, and build social skills in a supportive SEND setup. Main tasks: 1:1 help with learning, communication, and daily skills. Team up with teachers/therapists to tweak resources (visuals, PECS, sensory tools, etc.). Use autism-friendly strategies for behaviour, sensory needs, and calm vibes. Chat regularly with SENCo, teachers, and therapists to track progress and hit EHCP goals. What you need: Must have proper experience working in special needs schools (not just mainstream) – especially with autism/ASC and complex needs. Patient, proactive, resilient, and good with structured approaches. Ready to start now and stick around till July 2026. Enhanced DBS on Update Service (or get one fast). Perks: £100/day PAYE – decent for specialist work. Nice, supportive special school with therapy input and good team feel. Easy commute (District/Northern lines, trams nearby). Great way to build more special school experience. INDLON<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Andrew Murphy on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1007.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Andrew Murphy&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1007</strong></strong>