Bewbush Academy, Crawley
Part-time (1 hour per day initially)
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £89 per day (pro-rata)
Bewbush Academy is seeking a compassionate, reliable and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to provide focused, consistent support for a pupil with significant SEND needs, including Autism. This is a highly rewarding position supporting a child who requires a calm, patient and structured approach to feel safe, regulated and ready to learn.
The role will initially be one hour per day, with the potential to increase as the pupil’s needs and timetable develop.
As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will:
Provide daily 1:1 support for a pupil with severe Autism and complex SEND needs
Follow strategies recommended by the class teacher, SENDCo and external professionals
Support emotional regulation, communication, sensory needs and transitions
Use calm, consistent and nurturing behaviour-support approaches
Assist with personalised learning activities tailored to the pupil’s EHCP
Work as part of a supportive inclusion team who will guide and advise you
Help maintain a safe, structured and predictable environment for the child
This role requires emotional resilience, kindness, strong communication and the ability to remain steady under pressure.
Experience supporting children with SEND, particularly Autism (essential)
A calm, patient and positive approach
Someone reliable, consistent and able to build trust
Ability to follow guidance from specialist staff
Strong communication with teachers, parents and colleagues
A genuine passion for helping children thrive
Recent school experience (within the last 2–3 years)
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
Up-to-date Safeguarding training
Right to work in the UK
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