SEND Teaching Assistant

Year 1 Teaching Assistant - 1:1 SEND Support Location: Sutton Start Date: ASAP Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only Salary: Competitive Daily Rate TimePlan Education are seeking a caring and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Sutton, providing 1:1 support for a Year 1 pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who is pre-verbal. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to support a child with complex communication needs, helping them access learning, develop social and communication skills, and achieve their individual targets within a supportive school environment. The Role Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 1 pupil with ASD Support a pre-verbal child using visual aids, structured routines, and communication strategies Adapt learning activities to meet the pupil's individual needs Promote engagement, independence, and positive social interaction Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals to implement support plans and targets outlined in the EHCP Monitor progress and contribute to regular reviews and observations Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment The Ideal Candidate Previous experience supporting children with ASD and additional communication needs Experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or in a similar childcare or care setting Understanding of EHCPs and SEND support strateg...