At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with autism, helping them grow in confidence and independence.
- Company: Join TeacherActive, a leading education recruitment agency with 20+ years of experience.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in a nurturing environment while making a real difference.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive team atmosphere with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a rewarding journey, helping children overcome learning barriers every day.
- Qualifications: Experience in SEND schools is a plus; passion and empathy are essential.
The predicted salary is between 22500 - 27500 £ per year.
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.
Equal Opportunities Statement: TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance: Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.
Teaching Assistant in Staines employer: TeacherActive
At TeacherActive, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that values the contributions of every team member. Our commitment to professional development ensures that our nursery practitioners have ample opportunities for growth and advancement, all while working in the vibrant community of Lymm, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children in their formative years.
