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 • 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. Ribbons & Reeves are Londons leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this SEND TA role in Merton. For other roles like this, check out our website, search Ribbons & Reeves. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this SEND TA role. SEND TA | INDHOT
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