1:1 Teaching Assistant

Tessupply; Sefton; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Weekly PAYE

Long-term opportunity

CPD and professional development

Dedicated consultant support

£150 refer-a-friend scheme

Job summary

The Education Specialists are recruiting an EYFS Teaching Assistant for 1:1 support in a welcoming primary school in Netherton. You will assist a Reception pupil with ASD needs, fostering emotional regulation, attention, and social development.

Role requires experience in EYFS/primary, understanding of SEND, and a patient, proactive approach; DBS check is required or obtainable via The Education Specialists.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in EYFS or primary education.
• Experience supporting children with SEND, particularly autism or social and emotional needs, is desirable.
• A patient, nurturing and proactive approach.
• Understanding of emotional regulation, social communication and positive behaviour strategies.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply through The Education Specialists.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Help develop attention, concentration and engagement in learning.
• Support emotional regulation and transitions between activities.
• Encourage positive social interactions and an understanding of boundaries.
• Use the pupil's interests to promote learning, confidence and independence.
• Work closely with the class teacher to support the pupil's development.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Proactive approach

Education

Enhanced DBS on Update Service

Job description

Job title: Full-Time EYFS Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Support

The Education Specialists are seeking a caring and enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Netherton. This is a full-time role supporting a bright Reception pupil with additional needs consistent with ASD. The pupil would benefit from individual support with emotional regulation, attention and concentration, social interaction and understanding personal boundaries. They have a keen interest in space and geography, which can be used to encourage engagement and learning.

EYFS Teaching Assistant benefits

• Competitive daily rate (£–£ per day, dependent on experience)
• PAYE paid weekly
• Long-term opportunity
• Access to CPD and professional development
• Dedicated consultant support
• £150 refer-a-friend scheme (T&C apply)

EYFS Teaching Assistant role requirements

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in EYFS or primary education
• Experience supporting children with SEND, particularly autism or social and emotional needs, is desirable
• A patient, nurturing and proactive approach
• Understanding of emotional regulation, social communication and positive behaviour strategies
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply through The Education Specialists

The successful EYFS Teaching Assistant will:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day
• Help develop attention, concentration and engagement in learning
• Support emotional regulation and transitions between activities
• Encourage positive social interactions and an understanding of boundaries
• Use the pupil's interests to promote learning, confidence and independence
• Work closely with the class teacher to support the pupil's development

Safeguarding & Compliance

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures, including references and an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments where required.

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.