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