SEND Teaching Assistant

Ethos Education Ltd; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethos Education Ltd in Walton-on-Thames is seeking a SEND teaching assistant for a one-to-one role with a Year 5 learner who has autism and ADHD in a primary school.

You will support learning, independence, and engagement across the school day, adapt to changing needs, and work closely with teachers and SEND coordinators.

This is a long-term, full-time position with ASAP start and competitive daily rates.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with autism and/or ADHD.
• Ability to work one-to-one with a Year 5 learner.
• Calm, patient and flexible approach in a busy classroom.

Responsibilities

• One-to-one classroom support and learning assistance.
• Supporting the child's access to whole class teaching.
• Behaviour and self-regulation support.
• Transition management and anxiety reduction.
• Developing independence and coping strategies.
• Supporting communication and social interaction.
• Working closely with teachers and SEND coordinators.
• Recording and reporting on the child's progress and wellbeing.
• Adapting support based on the child's changing needs.

Skills

Autism/ADHD experience

One-to-one support

Calm, patient approach

Classroom support

Job description

SEND TEACHING ASSISTANT

Location: Walton on Thames, Surrey

Salary: £100 to £130 per day

Contract: Long-term, full-time

Start: ASAP

About the role

We're recruiting a SEND teaching assistant for a one-to-one role supporting a Year 5 learner with autism and ADHD at a primary school in Walton on Thames. You'll work with one child in a mainstream classroom setting, supporting their learning, independence, and engagement across the school day.

As a one-to-one teaching assistant, you'll provide individualised support tailored to this young person's needs. You'll help them access learning, manage transitions, develop self-regulation strategies, and build their confidence in a busy classroom environment. This is complex, varied support that makes a real difference to how the child experiences school.

Your role includes:

• One-to-one classroom support and learning assistance
• Supporting the child's access to whole class teaching
• Behaviour and self-regulation support
• Transition management and anxiety reduction
• Developing independence and coping strategies
• Supporting communication and social interaction
• Working closely with teachers and SEND coordinators
• Recording and reporting on the child's progress and wellbeing
• Adapting support based on the child's changing needs

About you

You have genuine experience supporting young people with autism and ADHD - whether in schools, settings, or other environments. You bring patience, flexibility, and a real commitment to understanding how this child's mind works. You might be a teaching assistant, a support worker, an educator, or someone with lived experience of neurodiversity who cares deeply about helping young people thrive. You bring:

You bring:

• Experience supporting children with autism and/or ADHD
• Real understanding of neurodivergent learning styles
• Calm, flexible approach to behaviour and sensory needs
• Ability to build rapport and trust with young people
• Commitment to supporting learning and independence
• Reliability and professionalism
• Willingness to adapt your approach based on the child's needs

About the school

A welcoming primary school in Walton on Thames with strong SEND support. The school values inclusive practice and supports learners with a range of needs in mainstream classrooms with skilled support.

What we offer

• Long-term one-to-one placement
• Competitive daily rates
• Working with a Year 5 learner in a mainstream classroom
• Opportunity to make a real impact on a young person's learning and wellbeing
• Professional support and school integration
• Clear pathways for development