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Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant | 1:1 Support | LEO Academy Trust | Sutton | Immediate Start

Location: Sutton, Surrey
School: LEO Academy Trust
Start Date: ASAP
Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Opportunity
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
Pay: £97 per day PAYE

Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant – LEO Academy Trust, Sutton

Axcis Education is currently recruiting for a caring, patient and experienced Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school within LEO Academy Trust in Sutton, Surrey.

The successful candidate will provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 3 pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), helping them access learning, develop their communication and social skills, and engage positively throughout the school day.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a consistent, full-time, long-term role within a supportive mainstream primary setting.

The Role

As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
Provide dedicated one-to-one support to a Year 3 pupil with ASD.
Support the pupil with classroom activities and access to the primary school curriculum.
Encourage communication, social interaction and engagement with learning.
Build a trusting and supportive relationship with the pupil.
Adapt activities and your approach to meet the pupil's individual needs.
Provide consistent support with daily routines and transitions.
Work closely with the class teacher and wider school team.
Help maintain a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.

Requirements

Previous experience working as an SEN Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant in a school.
Experience supporting children with ASD.
Understanding of autism and the different ways it can affect communication, interaction and learning.
A calm, patient and consistent approach.
Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
Good understanding of primary school classroom environments.
Reliable, proactive and confident working independently on a 1:1 basis.
A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

What We Offer

Full-time hours, Monday to Friday.
Working hours of 8:30am–3:30pm.
£97 per day PAYE.
Opportunity to work within a welcoming LEO Academy Trust primary school in Sutton.
Ongoing support from your dedicated Axcis Education consultant.
Opportunity for a consistent, long-term placement.

Apply Today

If you are an SEN Teaching Assistant, 1:1 Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant with experience supporting children with ASD and are looking for a full-time role in Sutton, we would love to hear from you.

The school is keen to meet suitable candidates as soon as possible and would like to arrange a trial before confirming the placement.

Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration!