SEND Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Autism Support

About the role

This full‑time, term‑time position starts in September 2026 and provides dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 8 pupil with Autism in a specialist provision in Merton, London. You will work on‑site in a supportive school environment, helping the student regulate emotions, engage with learning and develop independence.

Key responsibilities

• Build a positive, trusting relationship with the assigned pupil.
• Deliver clear, consistent and fair support throughout the school day.
• Assist the student in emotional regulation, classroom participation and independent tasks.
• Collaborate with teachers, occupational therapists, speech‑and‑language therapists and CAMHS professionals.
• Maintain accurate records of progress and interventions.

Required profile

• Graduate or recent graduate with a genuine passion for supporting young people with Autism.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEND is desirable.
• Calm, patient and confident, able to set firm but fair boundaries.
• Available full‑time from September 2026 to July 2027.

Required skills

What we offer

• Valuable experience in a specialist Autism setting, ideal for aspiring educational psychologists, speech‑and‑language therapists or teachers.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced educators and health professionals.
• Small class sizes and excellent staff‑to‑student ratios.
• Training in Autism, sensory regulation and therapeutic approaches.
• A varied, rewarding role where no two days are the same.