Teaching Assistant

Do you enjoy supporting children one-to-one and helping them grow in confidence every day?

We’re looking for a warm and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming SEND school based in Sutton. This is a lovely opportunity to work closely with pupils with Autism, providing consistent support in a nurturing and structured environment.

This is a long-term Teaching Assistant role.

 
Your Teaching Assistant duties:

• 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.

 
As a Teaching Assistant - what do the school require from you?

• 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

For more information please e-mail me a good time to contact you.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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