Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support for Non-Verbal Child)
Location: New Malden
Contract: Full-time, Fixed Term (December 1st, 2025 July 2026)
Start Date: December 1st, 2025
About the School
We are a welcoming and inclusive infant school in the heart of New Malden, dedicated to nurturing happy, confident, and independent learners. Our staff work closely together to create a supportive environment where every child is valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential. We pride ourselves on our caring ethos, strong community links, and commitment to providing high-quality early education for all pupils, including those with additional needs.
Role and Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a non-verbal child with special educational needs (SEN) for the remainder of the academic year.
In this role, you will:
1. Provide consistent one-to-one support to enable the child to access all areas of the curriculum.
2. Implement communication strategies such as PECS, Makaton or other visual and sensory tools.
3. Work collaboratively with the class teacher, SENCo and external specialists to deliver personalised support plans.
4. Encourage the childs social, emotional and academic development in a nurturing and structured way.
5. Promote independence, con...