About this role
Salary: FTE £32,442 - £33,384 (Actual salary approx £26,024 - £27,765 pro rata)
Drumbeat School and ASD Service
Teaching Assistant
Working pattern: Term time only plus 5 INSET days (39 Weeks)
Hours: 32.5 hours per week for 39 weeks per year
DBS check: Enhanced DBS
Location: Lewisham
About Drumbeat School
Drumbeat School is a sector leading specialist provision for children and young people aged 4–19 diagnosed with Autism. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every pupil can thrive.
About the role
As part of a class-based team you will need to be energetic, enthusiastic and creative as well as resilient with a significant sense of fun. You will work within a class team collaborating with teachers, therapists and other Autism specialists to create an engaging, inclusive learning environment where every student can succeed.
This is a challenging role, but incredibly rewarding as part of a team which works together to make a real difference to the lives of our children with Autism
Key Responsibilities
Use specialist skills and experience to support pupils with Autism
Build strong relationships with pupils, parents and carers to enable them to thrive
Provide visual support, structured activities, and clear routines
Assist with the implementation of Educational Health Care Plans (EHCPs)
Encourage independence and reward achievement of self-reliance
Monitor pupil progress, achievement, and development
Support teachers with lesson planning, evaluation, and record-keeping
Liaise with parents/carers and other professionals as required
Support the use of ICT and practical resources in learning activities
Support pupils during out-of-school activities, visits, and trips
Why join Drumbeat School?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.