Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant – Year 1 (1:1 Support) Location: Near North Ealing Station Start Date: May 2026 Contract: Full-time (Monday to Friday, 08:30am – 4:00pm) SEND Teaching Assistant – Year 1 (1:1 Support) We are working with a warm, welcoming, and nurturing primary school located within walking distance of North Ealing Station. The school is committed to providing an inclusive environment where all pupils are supported to succeed, both academically and emotionally. The Role This is a full-time 1:1 support role working with a Year 1 pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The pupil displays highly challenging and disruptive behaviour, so this role requires a confident, resilient, and experienced Teaching Assistant who is comfortable working in a fast-paced and sometimes demanding environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing behaviour, building trust, and supporting the pupil to engage positively with learning. Key Responsibilities -Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with ASD and SEMH needs -Implement effective behaviour management strategies to support highly disruptive behaviour -Support the pupil’s engagement, focus, and access to the curriculum -Work closely with the class teacher and wider staff team -Help create a structured, safe, and consistent learning environment -Support emotional regulation and social development The Ideal Candidate Will Be -Experienced in working with challenging behaviour in a school setting -Calm, resilient, and able to remain composed under pressure -Firm but fair, with a consistent approach to behaviour management -Patient, understanding, and nurturing -Able to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff -A proactive and collaborative team player Requirements -Previous experience supporting children with SEND in a UK school setting – essential -Strong experience working with ASD, SEMH, and challenging behaviour – essential -Confident in implementing behaviour management strategies -Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) -Ability to remain consistent, reliable, and committed in a demanding role -School Ethos & Values The school is guided by strong core values that underpin daily practice: Kindness – Being compassionate, supportive, and positive Respect – Showing understanding, tolerance, and courtesy Responsibility – Taking ownership and supporting others Honesty – Acting with fairness, integrity, and humility Gratitude – Being appreciative and mindful This is a rewarding opportunity for a strong and dedicated Teaching Assistant who is passionate about making a real difference in the life of a pupil who requires consistent, specialist support. INDON
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