Ethos Education Ltd
SEND Teaching Assistant
SEND Teaching Assistant at Ethos Education Ltd, based in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
- Closing date
- Sector
- Teaching Assistant
- Immediate start
Reference df2ad50577de67444e1ff3b4e97fd4ebf6076e37
About the role
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
Reference: df2ad50577de67444e1ff3b4e97fd4ebf6076e37 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 28 Nov 2026 · Listed via Ethos Education Ltd
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