1:1 Teaching Assistant

Simply Education Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking an experienced 1:1 Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Medway. The role focuses on providing individualized support to a non-verbal pupil with significant language disorder and social communication needs. Responsibilities include nurturing support, personalized learning, and facilitating social interactions. Ideal candidates will have experience with autism and sensory processing needs. Competitive pay and long-term opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Access to CPD opportunities

Ongoing support from the recruitment team

Qualifications

• Experience with significant SEN support is essential.
• Ability to implement sensory-based strategies.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, personalised support.

Responsibilities

• Provide calm, consistent support throughout the school day.
• Deliver personalised learning sessions tailored to the child's needs.
• Facilitate positive engagement with peers and adults.
• Assist with transitions and self-care routines.

Skills

Experience supporting children with autism

Understanding of sensory processing needs

Ability to follow structure and routines

Patient and calm demeanor

Strong relationship-building skills

Job description

1:1 Teaching Assistant - Medway

About the Role

We are looking for a compassionate and experienced 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a child in Year 3 with an EHCP within a primary school in Medway. This role focuses on providing highly individualised support to a non‑verbal pupil with significant language disorder and social communication needs. You will be working closely with the child throughout the day, following a structured, visual and sensory‑based approach designed to build trust, encourage engagement, and promote meaningful progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide calm, consistent and nurturing 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Deliver short, personalised learning sessions using motivating activities tailored to the child's needs.
• Use a total communication approach, including objects of reference, visuals, simple language, and signing.
• Support social interaction and help facilitate positive engagement with peers and adults.
• Offer regular sensory regulation breaks and implement sensory strategies as required.
• Assist with transitions using visual prompts and structured routines.
• Ensure close supervision at all times due to limited awareness of danger.
• Support self‑care routines, including a toileting programme.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and follow individual plans consistently.

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting children with autism, communication needs or significant SEN.
• Understanding of sensory processing needs and sensory‑based support.
• Knowledge or experience of approaches such as Intensive Interaction (desirable but not essential).
• Someone patient, attuned, calm and able to build strong and secure relationships.
• A resilient, nurturing individual committed to high‑quality, personalised support.
• Ability to follow structure and routines with consistency.

What We Offer

• A long‑term position with the opportunity for trial days.
• Competitive pay rates based on experience.
• Ongoing support and guidance from our education recruitment team.
• Access to CPD opportunities to develop skills in autism support, communication strategies and behaviour approaches.

Why Join Simply Education?

• A dedicated consultant who understands the education sector in Medway.
• Local opportunities that suit your experience and career goals.
• Flexible weekly pay options and access to exclusive training sessions.
• A supportive team committed to matching the right people with the right schools.

Ready to Get Started?

If you are an experienced 1:1 Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role within Medway, and you're available for a trial day, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us to discuss the next steps.