Description
1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant – Reception
Location: Merstham
Start Date: Monday 7th September 2026
Pay: £14.25 per hour PAYE
Full-time, Term Time Only
Hours: Initially half-days, increasing as the child settles into school
We are recruiting for an experienced 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to support a child starting Reception at a primary school in Merstham.
The child has Autism and Global Developmental Delay and is non-verbal. He also has a tendency to put objects in his mouth, so the school requires someone who is highly vigilant and confident providing close, consistent 1:1 supervision.
The Role
The successful Teaching Assistant will provide dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day, helping the child access learning, develop communication and engage safely within the classroom environment.
The child will initially be on a reduced timetable, so the role will begin with half-days during the transition period. Hours are expected to increase gradually as he settles into school.
Requirements
The school is ideally looking for someone with:
Strong experience supporting autistic children
Experience supporting non-verbal children
Intensive Interaction experience
Attention Bucket intervention experience
A calm, patient and proactive approach to 1:1 support
The ability to maintain a safe environment through close supervision
Experience working within a primary school or SEND setting
This role would suit a Teaching Assistant who is confident working closely with an autistic child and is able to provide consistent, patient and highly attentive support.
If you have relevant SEND experience and are available from September, please get in touch to discuss the role further.
Apply today!
INDLON
Location: Merstham
Start Date: Monday 7th September 2026
Pay: £14.25 per hour PAYE
Full-time, Term Time Only
Hours: Initially half-days, increasing as the child settles into school
We are recruiting for an experienced 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to support a child starting Reception at a primary school in Merstham.
The child has Autism and Global Developmental Delay and is non-verbal. He also has a tendency to put objects in his mouth, so the school requires someone who is highly vigilant and confident providing close, consistent 1:1 supervision.
The Role
The successful Teaching Assistant will provide dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day, helping the child access learning, develop communication and engage safely within the classroom environment.
The child will initially be on a reduced timetable, so the role will begin with half-days during the transition period. Hours are expected to increase gradually as he settles into school.
Requirements
The school is ideally looking for someone with:
Strong experience supporting autistic children
Experience supporting non-verbal children
Intensive Interaction experience
Attention Bucket intervention experience
A calm, patient and proactive approach to 1:1 support
The ability to maintain a safe environment through close supervision
Experience working within a primary school or SEND setting
This role would suit a Teaching Assistant who is confident working closely with an autistic child and is able to provide consistent, patient and highly attentive support.
If you have relevant SEND experience and are available from September, please get in touch to discuss the role further.
Apply today!
INDLON