Overview
Are you a graduate with an interest in education or have a Level 3 qualification in Childcare? Are you looking for a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant role to start this September? Would you like to work in the borough of Sutton?
September 2025 Start • 2 Form Entry Primary School • Borough of Sutton • Part Time AM only • Full Training Provided • 1 Year fixed term contract • Term Time Role
Academics LTD are working with this very friendly and successful Primary school based in the borough of Sutton, to recruit an enthusiastic teaching assistant to join their team from September. The role will be working in their Nursery class with a child with Autism who will be joining the school from September 2025. This position would suit a Teaching Assistant who would like to work with the early year\'s curriculum. Full training will be given to support the child and assist him to access the curriculum in class.
This role will give you the opportunity to work alongside a speech and language therapist and other occupational therapist to plan and deliver the child\'s education health plan and support him in his first steps into education.
The child is nonverbal and will require a 1:1 support who will be patient, caring, supportive and encouraging. The child has very supportive parents who are keen to assist the school by talking new techniques home to try to augment his progress in school.
The interview / trials will be held W/C 15th September; please get in touch with a copy of your CV to make arrangements to see the schools.
Responsibilities
* Provide 1:1 support for a nonverbal child in Nursery to access the curriculum.
* Collaborate with speech and language therapists and occupational therapists to plan and deliver the child\'s Education Health Plan (EHP).
* Support the child\'s early years learning and development in class.
* Maintain a patient, caring, and encouraging approach with the child and family.
* Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and visitors.
* Engage in activities that augment the child\'s progress, including implementing techniques discussed at home.
* Perform personal care tasks as required and be comfortable with such responsibilities (e.g., nappies).
Qualifications and Experience
* Graduate or Level 3 qualification in Childcare, with an interest in education.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Experience in a Primary School is advantageous but not essential; experience with children in another capacity is acceptable.
* Comfortable with personal care responsibilities as part of the role.
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