1 to 1 TA

Supply Staff Limited; Taunton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Staff Ltd is recruiting a dedicated 1 to 1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in a primary school in Taunton, Somerset on a full-time basis until Christmas.

The ideal candidate will have experience as a Teaching Assistant, particularly with ASD, and be able to use visual timetables and calm, structured routines to help the pupil access learning and feel settled in class.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or similar support role.
• Experience supporting pupils with ASD.
• Experience supporting emotional regulation.
• Experience using visual timetables, visual supports and social stories.
• Knowledge of sensory regulation approaches.
• Experience with communication strategies such as PECS or Makaton would be beneficial.
• Calm, patient and consistent approach.
• Ability to provide processing time and use clear, structured routines.
• Confident supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Help the pupil access learning and feel settled within the classroom environment.
• Support consistent routines and visual prompts to aid learning.

Skills

Teaching Assistant experience

ASD experience

Emotional regulation support

Visual timetables & supports

Sensory regulation approaches

PECS or Makaton familiarity

Calm and patient approach

Structured routines

Job description

Job Title: 1 to 1 Teaching Assistant

Location: Taunton, Somerset

Job Type: Full-Time Long Term (5 days a week)

Contract: Full-Time until Christmas

1 to 1 Teaching Assistant

Supply Staff Ltd are currently recruiting for an experienced 1 to 1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in a primary school in Taunton, Somerset on a full-time basis until Christmas.

The pupil has a diagnosis of ASD and responds well to visual prompts, clear routines, processing time, sensory breaks and a calm, consistent approach. The successful 1 to 1 Teaching Assistant will provide dedicated support throughout the school day, helping the pupil to access learning and feel settled within the classroom environment.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar support role
• Experience supporting pupils with ASD
• Experience supporting emotional regulation is required
• Experience using visual timetables, visual supports and social stories
• Knowledge of sensory regulation approaches
• Experience with communication strategies such as PECS or Makaton would be beneficial
• Calm, patient and consistent approach
• Able to provide processing time and use clear, structured routines
• Confident supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis

The Role:

This 1 to 1 Teaching Assistant position would suit someone with strong experience supporting pupils with additional needs who can provide consistent, individualised support throughout the school day. Experience with sensory based approaches and communication strategies would be highly beneficial.