1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant – Reception, Merstham We are looking for an experienced 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to support a child starting Reception from Monday, 7th September. The child will initially be on a reduced timetable, so the role will begin as half-days during the transition period. Role Details: Location: Merstham Start Date: Monday, 7th September 2026 Setting: Mainstream Primary School Year Group: Reception Role: 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant Hours: Half-days initially, as part of a reduced timetable About the Child 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 successful candidate will need to be highly vigilant and proactive in maintaining his safety. Experience Required The school is ideally looking for someone with strong experience supporting autistic children, particularly with: Intensive Interaction Attention Bucket interventions Supporting non-verbal children Managing sensory and communication needs Providing close 1:1 supervision and maintaining a safe environment This would suit an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant who is confident supporting children with complex communication and developmental needs and can provide calm, consistent and attentive 1:1 support. Please get in touch today if this sounds like you!<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>