1:1 SEN TA for Year 4 (Autism) – Calm, Supportive Role

GSL Education; Oldham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education are recruiting a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Oldham to support a Year 4 pupil with Autism. You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to enable access to learning and ensure the pupil feels settled throughout the day.

This full-time, long-term role requires a calm, patient practitioner with experience of Autism and KS2 settings, plus a willingness to undertake SEND training. A full enhanced DBS and two references are required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with Autism, ideally on a 1:1 basis.
• Experience working in a primary school, ideally KS2.
• Calm, patient and consistent approach, with the ability to build trust quickly.
• Fluent spoken English essential.
• Willingness to undertake SEND training (e.g. Autism awareness, Team Teach) where required.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 4 pupil with Autism, under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO
• Build a positive, trusting relationship to support engagement, communication and emotional regulation
• Support the pupil to access whole-class learning, adapting tasks and resources as needed
• Support progress towards EHCP or SEND support plan targets, feeding back to the class teacher and SENCO
• Use strategies such as visual timetables, sensory regulation, structured routines and Zones of Regulation to support the pupil's needs
• Support transitions and unstructured times, including playtime and lunchtime
• Recognise early signs of anxiety or dysregulation and use calm, positive de-escalation strategies
• Attend to the pupil's personal care needs where required, in line with school policy
• Liaise with parents/carers and external professionals as part of the wider support team
• Follow school safeguarding procedures at all times

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent

Job description

GSL Education are recruiting a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Oldham to support a Year 4 pupil with Autism. You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to enable access to learning and ensure the pupil feels settled throughout the day.

This full-time, long-term role requires a calm, patient practitioner with experience of Autism and KS2 settings, plus a willingness to undertake SEND training. A full enhanced DBS and two references are required.