Are you an experienced and compassionate Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting pupils with additional needs?

Ortus Recruitment is proud to be working in partnership with a ‘GOOD’ Ofsted rated mainstream primary school in Tooting, which is looking to appoint a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and speech and language needs. Our partnered school is a two-form entry school, with a supporting SEND Team and a very welcoming Senior Leadership Team and they seek for a candidate who will be a role model in and out of the classroom. This long-term, full-time role is an exciting opportunity for a patient and proactive individual who wants to make a meaningful difference in a child’s learning journey. If you are a recent graduate looking to get in the field of education or you are a Teaching Assistant that is seeking for a new opportunity, please continue….

Role Overview:

• Location: Mainstream Primary School – Tooting
• Start Date: September 2025
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm (Tuesdays until 4:30pm)
• Contract Type: Long-term placement

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver 1:1 tailored support to a pupil with ASD and communication needs
• Use appropriate strategies and resources to encourage speech, language and social development
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external therapists to implement personalised plans
• Support the child’s participation in class activities and help build independence and self-confidence
• Maintain clear and sensitive communication with school staff and parents/carers
• Provide personal care when necessary, with professionalism and respect

What We’re Looking For:

• A Level 3 qualification or higher (in any subject)
• A minimum of 6 months’ experience supporting children in a UK primary school
• Familiarity with the challenges faced by children with ASD and speech/language difficulties
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Confidence to work flexibly across age groups
• A calm, nurturing and patient approach, with a can-do attitude

Bonus Skills (Desirable but not essential):

• Knowledge or use of PECS, Makaton, or other alternative communication methods
• Additional training related to SEND (e.g. Autism awareness, Team Teach, de-escalation techniques)

Why Join Ortus Recruitment?

• Work in a supportive school environment that values inclusive education
• Benefit from PAYE pay with no umbrella deductions
• Ongoing access to CPD courses such as Safeguarding & Manual Handling
• Gain hands-on experience that can support a future career in education, psychology or therapy
• Supportive, experienced consultants dedicated to your success and well-being

If you’re passionate about helping children reach their potential and you’re ready to take the next step in your SEND career, we want to hear from you!

Apply now with your full cv to be considered for this opportunity.

1:1 Teaching Assistant | Tooting | £89 – £105 PAYE | Full Time | Immediate/September 2025 Start

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