1:1 Teaching Assistant for Year 7 (Autism) | Long-Term Role

Vision for Education Ltd; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd is recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a secondary school in Carnforth, Lancashire. The role involves 1:1 support for a Year 7 pupil with autism, helping access lessons, build confidence and independence, and work with the SEND team to implement individual strategies.

You will contribute to the pupil's academic and pastoral development, supporting behaviour, engagement and positive relationships within the school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-age children.
• Experience supporting children with autism or additional needs is desirable.
• Excellent behaviour management and communication skills.
• Patient, understanding and nurturing approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 7 pupil with autism.
• Help the pupil access lessons and participate in learning.
• Support development of confidence, independence and social skills.
• Support pupil in managing classroom demands and school environment.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with the pupil and SEND team.
• Support academic and pastoral needs as required.
• Encourage pupil independence within classroom and school.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication

Patience

Initiative

Education

Level 2 childcare qualification

Job description

Vision for Education Ltd is recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a secondary school in Carnforth, Lancashire. The role involves 1:1 support for a Year 7 pupil with autism, helping access lessons, build confidence and independence, and work with the SEND team to implement individual strategies.

You will contribute to the pupil's academic and pastoral development, supporting behaviour, engagement and positive relationships within the school environment.