ASC Support Assistant – Havering – January 2026

Are you a compassionate graduate keen to build hands-on SEN experience as an ASC Support Assistant in a primary setting? This ASC Support Assistant opportunity is based within a specialist SEN provision attached to a mainstream primary school in Havering, starting in January 2026.

This welcoming Havering primary school is rated Good and is well regarded for its inclusive approach and strong SEND provision. The school places a particular focus on supporting pupils with ASC through structured routines, clear expectations, and tailored learning approaches. Communication, emotional regulation, and positive behaviour are central to the school’s ethos, with close collaboration between teachers, SEN specialists, and external professionals helping pupils to thrive both academically and socially. Staff benefit from a calm working environment and a supportive, team-oriented culture.

Working as an ASC Support Assistant at This School, You Will Benefit From

• Regular SEN-focused CPD, including ASC strategies and behaviour support
  
  
• Clear and consistent behaviour systems across the school
  
  
• A supportive induction process with mentoring from experienced SEN staff
  
  
• Close collaboration with teachers, SENCOs, and external agencies
  
  
• Opportunities for contract extension or progression into teacher training
  
  

ASC Support Assistant – Key Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with ASC
  
  
• Supporting learning within both the SEN provision and mainstream classrooms
  
  
• Assisting with personalised learning plans and sensory regulation strategies
  
  
• Encouraging communication, independence, and positive behaviour
  
  
• Monitoring progress alongside class teachers and the SEN team
  
  

The Ideal ASC Support Assistant This role suits a proactive and patient graduate with a 2:1 or First-Class degree from a top 30 UK university. Previous child-centred experience is highly desirable, particularly within SEN or inclusive environments. The successful ASC Support Assistant will be calm, resilient, and genuinely motivated to support pupils with additional needs.

Please note, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Salary and Contract Details

• £444 per week, pro rata to term time only
  
  
• Full-time, long-term role (January–July)
  
  
• Term-time only
  
  
• Potential progression into extended contracts or teacher training
  
  

This is an excellent opportunity for an ASC Support Assistant seeking meaningful SEN experience within a supportive Havering primary school.

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ASC Support Assistant | Havering | January 2026 | INDHOT