One-to-One SEND Teaching Assistant (ASD)

Operam Limited; Kelvedon Hatch; On-site; GBP 1,065,000 - 1,420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral vouchers up to £300

Job summary

Horizon Teachers are partnering with a Brentwood primary school to appoint a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a pupil with ASD.

This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm, starting as soon as possible with the potential to continue into the next academic year.

You will work closely with the class teacher and SEND team to help the pupil access learning, build confidence and make progress both academically and socially.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or supporting children in an education setting.
• Experience supporting children with SEN, ideally ASD.
• A patient, calm and encouraging approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Confidence following individual support plans and behaviour strategies.
• A genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for a pupil with ASD across the school day.
• Support the pupil with learning activities, routines and transitions.
• Help the pupil engage with lessons, follow instructions and stay on task.
• Use agreed strategies to support communication, regulation and positive behaviour.
• Work alongside the class teacher, SENDCo and other support staff.
• Support the pupil during breaktimes, lunchtimes and wider school activities where needed.
• Observe progress and share feedback with the class teacher.
• Help create a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Teaching Assistant experience

SEN/ASD experience

Patience and calmness

Communication and teamwork

Plan and behaviour strategies

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

Horizon Teachers are partnering with a Brentwood primary school to appoint a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a pupil with ASD.

This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm, starting as soon as possible with the potential to continue into the next academic year.

You will work closely with the class teacher and SEND team to help the pupil access learning, build confidence and make progress both academically and socially.