1:1 SEN TA (ASD) - Growth & Training Opportunities

Desian Education; St Helens; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training & development

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Desian Education is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Year 2 pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a welcoming primary school in St Helens.

The role offers an opportunity to work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals to deliver tailored support, promote engagement and emotional regulation, and help the child achieve their learning goals.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children with SEN, especially ASD.
• Calm, patient, nurturing approach.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• 1:1 support experience in primary school.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Teaching Assistant qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 2 pupil with ASD.
• Implement strategies to promote engagement, communication, and emotional regulation.
• Support pupil's academic progress across the curriculum.
• Collaborate with class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals.
• Assist with social interaction and peer relationships.
• Help create structured, predictable learning environment.
• Monitor and record pupil progress; provide feedback to staff.
• Support implementation of IEPs and behaviour strategies.
• Encourage independence, confidence.

Skills

ASD experience

Behaviour management

1:1 support

Communication skills

Relationship building

Calm demeanor

Team collaboration

Education

TA qualification

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Desian Education is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Year 2 pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a welcoming primary school in St Helens.

The role offers an opportunity to work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals to deliver tailored support, promote engagement and emotional regulation, and help the child achieve their learning goals.