1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant - Nurture Confidence

TeacherActive; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a 1:1 Teaching Assistant for a SEND school in Sutton. You will work closely with pupils with autism, providing tailored support to boost confidence and learning progress.

In this long-term role you will partner with the class teacher and SEN team to deliver calm, structured learning experiences and help pupils develop communication and social skills in a nurturing environment. The school emphasises safety, DBS checks, and consistent routines, offering a supportive,

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in SEND schools.
• Previous experience supporting children with SEND is a bonus!
• A passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning
• Confident in your ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to challenging situations
• Resilience, empathy, and strong communication skills
• A proactive attitude and team mindset

Responsibilities

• Supporting a pupil with autism on a one-to-one and small groups basis.
• Helping with personalised learning activities.
• Encouraging communication, independence, and social skills.
• Providing calm and positive behaviour support.
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider SEN team.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Team player

Job description

TeacherActive is recruiting a 1:1 Teaching Assistant for a SEND school in Sutton. You will work closely with pupils with autism, providing tailored support to boost confidence and learning progress.

In this long-term role you will partner with the class teacher and SEN team to deliver calm, structured learning experiences and help pupils develop communication and social skills in a nurturing environment. The school emphasises safety, DBS checks, and consistent routines, offering a supportive,