SEND Teaching Assistant

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey Ethos Education Ltd SEND TEACHING ASSISTANT Location: Walton on Thames, Surrey Salary: £100 to £130 per day Contract: Long-term, full-time Start: ASAP About the role We're recruiting a SEND teaching assistant for a one-to-one role supporting a Year 5 learner with autism and ADHD at a primary school in Walton on Thames. You'll work with one child in a mainstream classroom setting, supporting their learning, independence, and engagement across the school day. As a one-to-one teaching assistant, you'll provide individualised support tailored to this young person's needs. You'll help them access learning, manage transitions, develop self-regulation strategies, and build their confidence in a busy classroom environment. This is complex, varied support that makes a real difference to how the child experiences school. Your role includes: * One-to-one classroom support and learning assistance * Supporting the child's access to whole class teaching * Behaviour and self-regulation support * Transition management and anxiety reduction * Developing independence and coping strategies * Supporting communication and social interaction * Working closely with teachers and SEND coordinators * Recording and reporting on the child's progress and wellbeing * Adapting support based on the child's changing needs About you You have genuine experience supporting young people with autism and ADHD - whether in schools, settings, or other environments. You bring patience, flexibility, and a real commitment to understanding how this child's mind works. You might be a teaching assistant, a support worker, an educator, or someone with lived experience of neurodiversity who cares deeply about helping young people thrive. You bring: * Experience supporting children with autism and/or ADHD * Real understanding of neurodivergent learning styles * Calm, flexible approach to behaviour and sensory needs * Ability to build rapport and trust with young people * Commitment to supporting learning and independence * Reliability and professionalism * Willingness to adapt your approach based on the child's needs About the school A welcoming primary school in Walton on Thames with strong SEND support. The school values inclusive practice and supports learners with a range of needs in mainstream classrooms with skilled support. What we offer * Long-term one-to-one placement * Competitive daily rates * Working with a Year 5 learner in a mainstream classroom * Opportunity to make a real impact on a young person's learning and wellbeing * Professional support and school integration * Clear pathways for development