1:1 SEND Support Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Sutton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment seeks a dedicated 1:1 SEND Support Assistant to work with a pupil at a Sutton special school. This role is term-time, Mon-Fri 9:00–15:45, September 2026 start, supporting a pupil with Autism, SEMH needs and non-verbal communication.

You will work closely with teachers and therapists to promote engagement, emotional regulation, and independent learning in a calm, encouraging environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Ability to support pupils with autism and SEMH needs.
• Patience, resilience and ability to stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated one-to-one support throughout the school day.
• Support the pupil during lessons and help engagement with learning activities.
• Supervise and assist the pupil when moving around the school.
• Use positive behaviour strategies to manage challenging situations.
• Encourage communication, emotional regulation and independence.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and other professionals to achieve good outcomes.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism awareness

Behaviour management

Job description

1:1 SEND Support Assistant Location: Sutton Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 3:45pm (Term Time Only) Start Date: September 2026

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs? We are recruiting dedicated and resilient 1:1 Support Assistants to join a welcoming all through special school in Sutton. This is an excellent opportunity to support a pupil with Autism, SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, and non verbal communication. You'll play a key role in helping them feel safe, engaged, and successful throughout the school day.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a 1:1 Support Assistant, you will work closely with one pupil, providing consistent support both inside and outside the classroom. Every day is different, and your role will involve encouraging learning, building confidence, and helping the pupil regulate their emotions in a positive and supportive environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing dedicated one to one support throughout the school day.
• Supporting the pupil during lessons and helping them engage with learning activities.
• Supervising and assisting the pupil when moving around the school.
• Using positive behaviour strategies to manage challenging situations.
• Encouraging communication, emotional regulation, and independence.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to deliver the best outcomes.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates who have experience working with children or young people with:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Challenging behaviour
• Non verbal communication

You will be patient, resilient, proactive, and able to remain calm under pressure. A genuine passion for supporting pupils with SEND is essential.

INDLON

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

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.

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).

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.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

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.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.