1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – Reception, ASD Support

The Supply Register Ltd.; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supply Register Ltd. is partnering with Sylvester Primary School in Huyton to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for 1:1 support in Reception.

You will work with a pupil with ASD and additional behavioural needs, helping them access activities and learn alongside peers. The ideal candidate is patient, caring and resilient, experienced with SEN, especially ASD, and holds an Enhanced DBS via Update Service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN, ideally ASD.
• Experience managing and supporting challenging behaviour.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.
• Full-time, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Reception-aged pupil throughout the school day.
• Support the child with ASD and their individual learning and behavioural needs.
• Help the child access classroom activities and engage with learning.
• Support emotional regulation and manage challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies.
• Build a trusting and positive relationship with the child.
• Encourage communication, independence and social interaction.
• Adapt activities and learning approaches to meet the child's needs.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team.
• Support transitions between activities and different areas of the school.
• Follow individual support plans and behaviour management strategies.
• Maintain a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment.
• Follow safeguarding and school policies at all times.

Skills

SEN experience

ASD understanding

Behaviour management

Communication with children

Job description

The Supply Register Ltd. is partnering with Sylvester Primary School in Huyton to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for 1:1 support in Reception.

You will work with a pupil with ASD and additional behavioural needs, helping them access activities and learn alongside peers. The ideal candidate is patient, caring and resilient, experienced with SEN, especially ASD, and holds an Enhanced DBS via Update Service.