1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Teach Plus Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Plus Limited in East London is seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant for an ASAP start at a welcoming primary school. The role focuses on supporting a KS2 pupil with autism, while assisting with wider classroom activities to ensure access to learning.

The successful candidate should be confident, patient and capable of building strong relationships with the pupil, with a sporting background being advantageous for engagement and regulation.

Qualifications

• UK primary school experience is essential.
• SEN experience is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting pupils with autism would be advantageous.
• Sporting background or experience coaching children would be beneficial.
• Patient, resilient and consistent approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Valid DBS on the Update Service is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a KS2 pupil with autism.
• Support the pupil to access learning and classroom activities.
• Build a positive and trusting relationship with the pupil.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Use sport and physical activity to encourage engagement where appropriate.
• Promote independence and confidence.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider support team.
• Follow strategies outlined within the pupil's EHCP.
• Support the pupil during lessons, break times and wider school activities.
• Maintain high safeguarding standards.

Skills

1:1 SEN support

KS2 experience

Autism support

Patient and resilient

Education

DBS Update Service

Job description

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Start Date: ASAP

Location: East London

Full-time

Salary: £108 - £110 per day

About the role and school

Teach Plus are currently working with a welcoming primary school in East London who are looking to appoint a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant for an ASAP start.

The successful 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant will provide dedicated support to a KS2 pupil with autism and an EHCP, while also assisting with wider classroom learning.

The school is looking for someone who is confident, patient and able to build a strong relationship with the pupil. A sporting background would be particularly advantageous, as sport and physical activity can play an important role in helping the pupil with engagement and regulation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who wants to develop their experience supporting pupils with autism within a primary school environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a KS2 pupil with autism.
• Support the pupil to access learning and classroom activities.
• Build a positive and trusting relationship with the pupil.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Use sport and physical activity to encourage engagement where appropriate.
• Promote independence and confidence.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider support team.
• Follow strategies outlined within the pupil's EHCP.
• Support the pupil during lessons, break times and wider school activities.
• Maintain high safeguarding standards.

Qualifications/Experience

• Previous experience working within a UK primary school is essential.
• SEN experience is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting pupils with autism would be advantageous.
• A sporting background or experience coaching children would be beneficial.
• Patient, resilient and consistent approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Valid DBS on the Update Service is desirable.