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Desian Education; Winsford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Free access to CPD/training

Job summary

Desian Education is partnering with a welcoming primary school in Winsford to recruit a qualified and enthusiastic Reception Class Teaching Assistant for a long-term temporary role.

You will provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with ASD in the Reception class, work closely with the teacher, and help the pupil engage with the Early Years curriculum while promoting independence and positive engagement throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Teaching Assistant.
• Experience supporting a pupil with ASD.
• Able to adapt activities to individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Support the pupil to access and engage with the Early Years curriculum.
• Build a positive, trusting relationship with the pupil.
• Promote independence, confidence and positive engagement in learning.
• Use positive behaviour strategies to support emotional regulation and reduce disengagement.
• Adapt activities and approaches around the pupil’s individual needs and interests.
• Use pupil-led strategies to encourage participation and learning.
• Communicate effectively with teaching staff and the pupil’s parents/guardians regarding progress and development.
• Lead on 1:1 phonics interventions using the RWI scheme.

Job description

Reception Class Teaching Assistant - SEN

Desian Education are proud to be working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive single-form entry primary school in Winsford. Easily accessible via public transport, the school is looking to appoint a qualified and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team on a long-term temporary basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant to make a genuine difference to a pupil’s educational and personal development. Following the successful approval of additional funding, the school are also open to considering a temporary-to-permanent position for the right candidate.

Your New Role:

As a Teaching Assistant, you will join the school’s Reception class, providing dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis.

Working closely with the class teacher and wider school team, you will:

• Provide consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Support the pupil to access and engage with the Early Years curriculum.
• Build a positive, trusting relationship with the pupil.
• Promote independence, confidence and positive engagement in learning.
• Use positive behaviour strategies to support emotional regulation and reduce disengagement.
• Adapt activities and approaches around the pupil’s individual needs and interests.
• Use pupil-led strategies to encourage participation and learning.
• Communicate effectively with teaching staff and the pupil’s parents/guardians regarding progress and development.
• Lead on 1:1 phonics interventions using the RWI scheme.

The pupil is able to access the curriculum but can experience periods of disengagement and present with challenging behaviours due to their PDA profile. The successful candidate will therefore need to be patient, adaptable and confident in using creative, child-centred approaches to encourage engagement.

This is a particularly rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about SEN support and helping children overcome barriers to learning.

What You’ll Get in Return:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• A long-term temporary contract.
• Potential temporary-to-permanent opportunity.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free access to relevant training and CPD.
• Dedicated support from an experienced Desian Education consultant.
• Access to exclusive vacancies.Desian Education’s Refer a Friend scheme.