1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Year 2 (Complex Needs)

Prospero Teaching; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Professional development

Supportive school community

Job summary

Prospero Teaching in Wakefield is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 2 pupil with complex behavioural needs. You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and external professionals to enable access to learning and to support social and emotional development.

The ideal candidate will have prior SEMH/ASD experience, a calm and empathetic approach, and strong teamwork skills. CACHE Level 2/3 is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• We are seeking a 1:1 TA with experience supporting pupils with complex behavioural needs (SEMH/ASD).
• Calm, empathetic and consistent approach, with resilience under pressure.
• Good communication and teamwork with school staff and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a pupil with complex behavioural needs in and out of the classroom.
• Implement strategies to support emotional regulation and engagement in learning.
• Build a trusting relationship to promote safety and stability.
• Support transitions, playtimes and less structured parts of the day.
• Follow de-escalation plans and adapt materials to needs.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, SENCO and external agencies.
• Record progress, behaviour and wellbeing; report to the team.

Skills

1:1 support

behaviour management

emotional regulation

communication

teamwork

Education

CACHE Level 2/3

Job description

Prospero Teaching in Wakefield is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 2 pupil with complex behavioural needs. You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and external professionals to enable access to learning and to support social and emotional development.

The ideal candidate will have prior SEMH/ASD experience, a calm and empathetic approach, and strong teamwork skills. CACHE Level 2/3 is desirable but not essential.