Sen Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Saltburn by the Sea; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd in the TS12 area is seeking a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join our supply team in a welcoming primary school.

The role involves providing general Teaching Assistant support in Year 1 and 1:1 support where needed for pupils with SEN, including autism, with nurturing and consistent guidance.

The role starts ASAP and is long-term for the right person, with salary dependent on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN, particularly autism, within a primary school.
• Ability to support self-regulation and emotional regulation in pupils.
• Patience and adaptability when working with mixed-ability learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide general classroom TA support in Year 1 and 1:1 support where needed.
• Support pupil self-regulation and positive behaviours for learning.
• Assist with transitions, classroom routines, and learning activities.
• Support communication, social development and independence.

Skills

1:1 support

Self-regulation

Communication

Patience

Education

Level 3 qualification or above in Teaching and Supporting Learning

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Year 1 - Full Time - ASAP

TS12 Area - Competitive Daily Rate (dependent on experience)

Vision for Education is looking to appoint a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join our successful supply team and work within a welcoming primary school in the TS12 area.

This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday, supporting the needs of several SEN children within a Year 1 class. The role will involve a combination of general classroom Teaching Assistant responsibilities and 1:1 support, depending on the individual needs of the children.

The successful candidate will provide nurturing, consistent, and individualised support, helping pupils to develop self-regulation, positive behaviours for learning, communication, confidence, and independence.

The role is to start as soon as possible and is expected to be long term for the right person, depending on the needs of the school.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications.

The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position is a Level 3 qualification or above in Teaching and Supporting Learning. Previous experience supporting children with SEN, particularly autism, within a primary school setting is highly desirable.

The Role

Working as part of a supportive and enthusiastic teaching team, the desired SEN Teaching Assistant will support several SEN children within a Year 1 classroom, providing a mixture of classroom-based Teaching Assistant support and targeted 1:1 intervention.

Responsibilities may include:

• Providing consistent support to several SEN children within the Year 1 classroom.


• Providing 1:1 support where required, based on individual pupil needs.


• Supporting children with self-regulation and emotional regulation.


• Helping pupils to recognise and manage their emotions and responses.


• Supporting children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and their individual needs.


• Helping pupils to develop positive behaviours for learning.


• Encouraging children to remain focused, engaged, and motivated during lessons.


• Supporting communication, social development, confidence, and independence.


• Providing reassurance, encouragement, and emotional support throughout the school day.


• Supporting classroom routines, transitions, and changes in activity.


• Promoting positive behaviour and helping children develop appropriate strategies for managing challenges.


• Adapting activities and resources where appropriate to enable children to access learning.


• Supporting pupils with their individual learning needs, targets, and support plans.


• Working closely with the class teacher and wider school team to ensure a consistent approach.


• Helping to create a safe, inclusive, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment.


• Encouraging pupils to develop greater independence and become confident learners.

The successful candidate will be patient, caring, proactive, and adaptable, with the ability to build positive and trusting relationships with children who have a range of additional needs.