1:1 Autism Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant (1:1 Autism Support)
Location:Merton
Start Date: September 2026 Full-time Term-time only

Are you a compassionate and resilient graduate looking to gain exceptional SEND experience while making a genuine difference every day?

A specialist Autism provision in Croydon is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Year 8 pupil with Autism (ASC).

You'll build a positive relationship with the student while providing clear, consistent and fair support, helping them regulate emotions, engage with learning and develop independence.

Benefits of Working at this School

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 8 pupil with Autism.
• Gain invaluable experience in a specialist Autism setting, ideal for aspiring Educational Psychologists, Speech & Language Therapists or Teachers.
• Work alongside experienced teachers, Occupational Therapists, Speech & Language Therapists and CAMHS professionals.
• Small class sizes and excellent staff-to-student ratios, allowing for meaningful support.
• Receive training in Autism, sensory regulation and therapeutic approaches.
• A varied and rewarding role where no two days are ever the same.
• Join a welcoming, supportive team committed to helping every student succeed.

The Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant
The Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND is desirable.
• Calm, patient and confident in providing firm but fair boundaries.
• Passionate about supporting young people with Autism.
• Available full-time from September 2026-July 2027

This is an outstanding opportunity to develop specialist SEND experience while making a lasting impact on a young person's education, confidence and future.