Job title: 1:1 Autism Teaching Assistant
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: SEND
Functional Expertise: SEND Teaching and Support
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Merton, London
Job published: 20-07-2026
Job ID: 122637

Job Description

SEND Teaching Assistant (1:1 Autism Support)
Location: Croydon
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 London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all level’s 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.

 

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