1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant for ASD in Primary

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

Job summary

GSL Education - Manchester is recruiting a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant for a Year 3 pupil with ASD in Tameside. This full-time, long-term role requires building trust and supporting access to learning throughout the school day.

The ideal candidate will have ASD experience in a primary setting (KS1/KS2), NVQ Level 2/3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent, and fluent English. DBS and references are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with Autism (ASD).
• Experience in Primary, ideally KS1/KS2.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or working towards) for Teaching Assistants, or equivalent.
• Fluent, confident spoken English essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 3 pupil with ASD under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO.
• Build a trusting relationship to support engagement, communication and emotional regulation.
• Support access to learning within provision and class activities, adapting tasks as needed.
• Support pupil towards EHCP targets, feedback progress to teacher and SENCO.
• Use visual supports, sensory regulation and structured routines.
• Assist with transitions and unstructured times like playtime and lunchtime.
• Attend to personal care needs in line with school policy.
• Liaise with parents, therapists, and external professionals as part of the wider team.
• Undertake safeguarding training and follow procedures.

Skills

Autism support experience

KS1/KS2 experience

Calm patient approach

English fluency

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 for TAs

Job description

GSL Education - Manchester is recruiting a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant for a Year 3 pupil with ASD in Tameside. This full-time, long-term role requires building trust and supporting access to learning throughout the school day.

The ideal candidate will have ASD experience in a primary setting (KS1/KS2), NVQ Level 2/3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent, and fluent English. DBS and references are expected.