1:1 Primary Teaching Assistant

Remedy Recruitment Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Recruitment Group is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a KS1 child with ASD in Newham.

This full-time role starts ASAP and runs until the end of the academic year, with extension likely. You will support communication, use Now & Next boards and visual timetables, and help with early literacy and social development.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with ASD and complex needs
• Experience using visual supports (Now & Next boards, visual timetables, PECS)
• Understanding of phonics in early literacy
• Patient, nurturing and able to build trust
• Comfortable providing personal care

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a KS1 child with ASD
• Support communication using visual aids and Now & Next boards
• Assist with phonics-based activities and early learning
• Support social and emotional development
• Provide personal care when required
• Collaborate with SENCO and external specialists

Skills

ASD experience

Phonics

Patience

Now & Next boards

Tools

Now & Next boards

Job description

1:1 Primary Teaching Assistant - KS1 - Newham

A warm and supportive Primary School in Newham is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a KS1 child with Autism (ASD). This is a full-time role starting ASAP until end of academic year

The Role

• Providing 1:1 support for a KS1 child with ASD who is pre-verbal
• Supporting communication and engagement through Now & Next boards, visual aids, and structured routines
• Assisting with Phonics-based activities and early learning tasks
• Supporting the child's social and emotional development
• Providing personal care when required
• Working closely with the SENCO, class teacher, and external specialists

Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children with ASD and complex needs
• Confidence using visual supports (Now & Next boards, visual timetables, PECS, etc.)
• Understanding of Phonics in early literacy development
• Patient, nurturing, and able to build trust and consistency
• Comfortable supporting with personal care

Job Details

• Role: 1:1 Primary Teaching Assistant (KS1, ASD)
• Location: Newham
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract: Long-term until end of academic year (extension likely)
• Pay: £95 - £110 per day (paid weekly)