Autism Resource Provision Teaching Assistant

Fortismere School, London, N10 1NE

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  22 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,365.00 - £29,604.00 Annually (Actual) Tw positions available

Autism Resource Provision Teaching Assistant job summary

Fortismere School is looking to appoint an ARP (Autism Resource Provision) Teaching Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to join us on an exciting new journey. Launching in September 2026, our brand-new Autism Resource Provision (ARP) will support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and associated Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

While this is a specialised provision, you will not be working in isolation. At Fortismere, inclusion is a whole-school commitment; you will be backed by a supportive leadership team, the ARP Lead, and a collaborative staff community dedicated to making this new provision a success.

The successful candidate will work closely with the ARP Lead, teaching staff, and wider SEND team to support students in overcoming barriers to learning, developing independence, and achieving their full potential. The role will include supporting small-group and 1:1 learning, delivering targeted interventions under guidance, promoting emotional regulation and wellbeing, and helping students access the curriculum through adapted and neuro-affirming approaches.

We are looking for a caring, resilient, and proactive individual who is passionate about inclusive education and committed to supporting young people with diverse learning needs. The successful candidate will demonstrate patience, flexibility, strong communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, staff, and external professionals.

The successful candidate will have the ability to:

• Support students with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and other SEND needs within lessons, interventions, and the wider school environment
• Build positive and supportive relationships with students while promoting confidence, independence, and emotional wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents/carers, and external professionals
• Support the delivery of small-group and 1:1 interventions under the guidance of teaching staff and the ARP Lead
• Adapt support strategies to meet individual learning, communication, sensory, and emotional regulation needs
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to monitoring student progress and support plans
• Work flexibly and use initiative within a busy and dynamic school environment
• Contribute positively to the inclusive ethos and wider life of the school

We can offer:

• A welcoming, supportive, and collaborative working environment
• A highly experienced and dedicated SEND and ARP team
• Ongoing professional development, including SEND and neurodiversity-informed training
• Opportunities to develop expertise within specialist inclusive provision
• Pension scheme, Cycle Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Tech Scheme, and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Happy, motivated students who enjoy learning and being part of the school community
• A committed Governing Body and experienced leadership team

Fortismere School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Fortismere School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, None, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1765 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Fortismere School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fortismere-school

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