1:1 Teaching Assisstant

Teaching Personnel Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 2 pupil in Preston. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:40am–3:20pm, starting September 2026, with an initial 12-month contract and potential for long-term continuation within the primary setting.

The pupil has autism (ASC) and requires a nurturing, consistent educator who can provide scaffolded tasks, clear routines and positive reinforcement throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Patience, resilience and enthusiasm
• Excellent communication with children, families and staff

Responsibilities

• Assist a Year 2 pupil on a 1:1 basis
• Support learning with structured tasks and visual prompts
• Maintain clear routines and calm interactions throughout the day
• Build trusting relationships with pupil, family and school staff
• Adapt activities and provide appropriate scaffolding to aid understanding

Skills

ASC experience

Patience

Communication skills

Job description

1:1 Teaching Assistant (Year 2)

Location: Central Preston
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:40am - 3:20pm
Contract: Initially 12 months, with the potential for long-term continuation throughout the child's primary education
Start Date: September 2026

We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate and experienced 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a child joining our Year 2 class in September.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a significant difference in a child's educational journey. The pupil is new to the school and has a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). We are looking for an educator who understands the unique needs of autistic children and can provide consistent, nurturing support throughout the school day.

The child responds particularly well to:

• Positive reinforcement and encouragement


• Smiley faces and visual praise


• Clear routines and consistency


• Scaffolded and well-structured learning tasks


• Calm, patient and predictable interactions

Academically, the child is performing exceptionally well in English and enjoys opportunities to extend and showcase their strengths. The successful candidate will therefore be able to support both their learning and social-emotional development, while maintaining high expectations for achievement.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)


• Be patient, resilient and enthusiastic


• Build positive and trusting relationships with children, families and staff


• Understand the importance of consistency and structure


• Be able to adapt learning activities and provide appropriate scaffolding


• Work effectively as part of a supportive school team


• Demonstrate excellent communication skills

We can offer:

• A welcoming and supportive primary school environment


• The chance to make a lasting impact on a child's educational experience


• Ongoing support from school leaders and SEND professionals


• Potential for continued employment working alongside the child throughout their primary school years

If you are passionate about supporting children with SEND and have the experience, enthusiasm and commitment to help a child thrive, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.