1:1 Teaching Assistant — Year 10 (Autism, Full-Time)

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Sefton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. are working with a Sefton secondary school to recruit a Female Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 10 student with Autism and additional SEMH needs. This full-time, temporary role offers potential for permanent appointment and ASAP start.

You will work closely with the SENCO and pastoral team to deliver patient, nurturing support, help the student engage with lessons, manage anxiety, and build confidence in a stable school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with Autism and additional needs.
• Experience supporting students with social, emotional and mental health difficulties.
• Calm, patient, empathetic and nurturing approach.
• Excellent resilience and the ability to remain positive when faced with challenging situations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to support students who may experience anxiety or attendance challenges.
• Genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to education.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 10 student.
• Supporting the student's emotional wellbeing and mental health needs.
• Encouraging and facilitating engagement with lessons and the wider school environment.
• Helping the student manage anxiety and overcome barriers to attending lessons.
• Developing positive, trusting relationships through consistency and patience.
• Adapting support to meet the student's individual needs.
• Working closely with the SENCO, pastoral team and other professionals involved in the student's care.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive learning experiences.

Skills

Experience with Autism

SEMH experience

Calm and patient

Empathetic & nurturing

Resilience under pressure

Strong communication

Support anxious students

Passion for helping students

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. are working with a Sefton secondary school to recruit a Female Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 10 student with Autism and additional SEMH needs. This full-time, temporary role offers potential for permanent appointment and ASAP start.

You will work closely with the SENCO and pastoral team to deliver patient, nurturing support, help the student engage with lessons, manage anxiety, and build confidence in a stable school environment.