1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant – Morning Support (Reception)

Westmorland and Furness Council; Old Hutton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Old Hutton Primary School is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant to provide 16 hours of 1:1 SEND support from September 2026 on a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027. The role involves morning sessions, working with a Reception pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan, and supporting learning, routines and safe transitions.

You will use visual timetables, adapt activities to meet individual needs, monitor progress and liaise with the class teacher, SENCO, parents and external

Qualifications

• Has experience supporting children with SEND.
• Understands sensory needs and emotional regulation.
• Is calm, patient, nurturing and able to build positive relationships.
• Can adapt learning to meet individual needs.
• Works well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support during morning sessions.
• Support communication using visual timetables and structured routines.
• Deliver personalised learning and play activities.
• Support transitions, emotional regulation and positive social interactions.
• Monitor attainment and progress.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, parents and external professionals.

Skills

1:1 support

SEND experience

Calm and patient

Team player

Adapt learning

Job description

Old Hutton Primary School is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant to provide 16 hours of 1:1 SEND support from September 2026 on a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027. The role involves morning sessions, working with a Reception pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan, and supporting learning, routines and safe transitions.

You will use visual timetables, adapt activities to meet individual needs, monitor progress and liaise with the class teacher, SENCO, parents and external