SEN Teaching Assistant - Part Time
| Company: | senploy |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.45 to £16.53 an hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | LOWER MORDEN |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 16 Sept 2026 |
Summary
SEND Teaching Assistant - 1:1 Support (ASC)
Location: Morden Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8.30am-4.30pm Pay: £15.45-£16.53 per hour Start Date: 1st September Long‑term | Temp to Perm | Weekly Pay
A welcoming primary setting in Morden is looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to provide one‑to‑one support for a 7‑year‑old pupil with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
There is no personal care involved, but you must feel confident supporting a young child who benefits from structure, reassurance and a calm, steady presence throughout the school day.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships and understands that children thrive when they feel safe, understood and supported.
About the Role
You will work closely with one pupil across lessons, transitions, outdoor learning and social times. Your focus will be helping them access learning, communicate effectively, manage emotions and develop confidence in daily routines. You'll work alongside the class teacher and SENDCo to ensure support is consistent, personalised and encouraging.
Daily Responsibilities
- Provide reliable, nurturing 1:1 support
- Build a warm, trusting relationship with the pupil
- Support learning in class, outdoors and during creative activities
- Encourage communication, independence and positive peer interaction
- Help with routines, transitions and emotional regulation
- Follow strategies outlined in the pupil's support plan
- Share observations with teachers and the SENDCo
- Contribute to a calm, inclusive learning environment
Your First Few Weeks
- Learning the pupil's interests, triggers and strengths
- Establishing trust through consistency and patience
- Supporting classroom learning and hands‑on activities
- Working closely with staff to understand the child's support plan
- Helping the pupil settle into routines and build confidence
- Noticing and celebrating small steps of progress
- Becoming part of a supportive, collaborative team
We're Looking For Someone Who:
- Has experience supporting children with Autism or additional needs
- Is calm, patient, nurturing and emotionally aware
- Can adapt their approach to meet individual needs
- Communicates clearly with children, families and colleagues
- Works well within a team and values consistency
- Is comfortable supporting a primary‑aged pupil (age 7)
- Brings reliability, empathy and a child‑centred mindset
Experience in schools, childcare, tutoring, youth work, care or residential settings is welcomed. GCSE Maths & English at Grade C (or equivalent) required. Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one) essential.
Why This Role Matters
- You'll be supporting one child to feel confident, secure and included
- You'll be part of a nurturing environment that prioritises wellbeing
- You'll work with a team committed to inclusive, child‑centred practice
- You'll see the impact of your support every single day
- Long‑term stability with a temp‑to‑perm pathway
Peak Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that supports Teachers and Support Staff find short and/or long-term temporary and/or permanent employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Education Schools throughout the UK. We are committed to Safer Recruitment and undertake checks on all candidates we work with. As part of the registration process, each candidate will be required to have a current DBS Disclosure and a subscription to the DBS Update Service, if you do not have one, we can support you with an application. We will also need to see all original relevant qualifications certificates before any work placement is agreed.