1-2-1 Teaching Assistant

Reeson Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Training

Autism training

Job summary

Reeson Education is recruiting a dedicated 1-2-1 Teaching Assistant to support a year one child with a high level of needs at Brent Primary School, starting October.

You will work closely with the EYFS team to deliver early phonics and literacy activities, use visual supports and PECS/Makaton strategies, and help the child settle into the new school year with structured, nurturing support.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with Autism (ASD) ideally within EYFS/SEND or specialist settings.
• Strong understanding of early phonics, phonemic awareness and early reading development.
• Ability to engage children through songs, stories and practical activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-2-1 support for a year one child with high needs.
• Support targeted phonics and literacy activities planned by the EYFS Lead.
• Assist with transitions, sensory needs and daily routines as required.

Skills

Phonics support

Autism awareness

Early literacy

Team player

PECS/Makaton

Job description

1-2-1 Teaching Assistant Required to start October

Brent Primary School - October Start

£100 - £110 per day DOE

A welcoming Brent primary school is seeking an experienced and nurturing 1-2-1 Teaching Assistant to work with a year one child with a high level of needs, non verbal and learning at a low level.

Your Role as a 1-2-1 Teaching Assistant:

• Flexible role supporting children on a 121 basis as well as more general support in the greater classsroom while the main child adapts to the new school year and attends half days only.
• Provide targeted support with early phonics and literacy, helping children develop their awareness of sounds, letters and early reading skills.
• Support phonics activities and interventions planned by the EYFS Lead, reinforcing key sounds and early reading concepts through engaging, play-based activities.
• Encourage communication and language development alongside early literacy, using repetition, modelling and visual support where appropriate.
• Adapt phonics and literacy activities to meet individual children's communication, sensory and developmental needs.
• Use songs, rhymes, stories and practical activities to develop children's phonological awareness and enjoyment of language.
• Support children with transitions, sensory needs, personal care and daily routines where required.

Who You Are:

• Patient, nurturing, resilient and proactive.
• Experienced supporting children with Autism (ASD), ideally within an EYFS, SEND or specialist setting.
• Have a good understanding of early phonics, phonemic awareness and early reading development.
• Confident supporting children with early literacy activities and reinforcing phonics taught by the class team.
• Able to make learning engaging through songs, rhymes, stories, games and practical activities.
• Confident working as part of a close-knit team and following guidance from senior staff.
• Knowledge of visual supports and communication strategies such as PECS, Makaton or Attention Autism would be desirable.
• Calm and consistent when supporting children who may experience communication, sensory or behavioural challenges.
• Passionate about helping young children develop their communication, early reading skills and confidence as learners.

Why Apply?

• Join a welcoming and highly supportive Brent primary school.
• Work within a well-established EYFS ASD Resource Base alongside experienced SEND professionals.
• Take a lead role in supporting children's early phonics and literacy development.
• Benefit from ongoing CPD and specialist Autism training.
• Work under the guidance of an experienced EYFS Lead, with curriculum planning already in place.
• Help children develop the communication, phonics and early reading skills that will support their future education.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.