1:1 SEN Support Assistant for Year 1 (Autism)

Academics; Todmorden; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Educational Recruitment are seeking a caring and patient 1:1 Support Assistant for a Year 1 pupil with Autism and mild learning difficulties in Todmorden, starting from September. This full-time role focuses on emotional wellbeing, learning support, and fostering independence within a welcoming primary school environment.

You will provide individualised support, respond to episodes of partial seizures when needed, and help the pupil feel safe, settled and confident in school life.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN in school or care settings.
• Patient, compassionate and emotionally reassuring.
• Ability to support learning and development of a Year 1 pupil.

Responsibilities

• Support emotional wellbeing and reassurance for the pupil.
• Help the pupil feel safe, settled and confident in the school environment.
• Support her learning and development and provide learning support when required.
• Encourage independence and positive relationships with peers and staff.
• Offer calm, reassuring support after episodes of partial seizures.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Observational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Academics Educational Recruitment are seeking a caring and patient 1:1 Support Assistant for a Year 1 pupil with Autism and mild learning difficulties in Todmorden, starting from September. This full-time role focuses on emotional wellbeing, learning support, and fostering independence within a welcoming primary school environment.

You will provide individualised support, respond to episodes of partial seizures when needed, and help the pupil feel safe, settled and confident in school life.