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<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Emily Baker on 020 7580 2956 l Ext 1052.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Emily Baker&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 l Ext 1052</strong></strong>