SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics; Todmorden; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Educational Recruitment are seeking a caring and patient 1:1 Support Assistant for a Year 1 pupil with Autism and mild learning difficulties in Todmorden, starting from September. This full-time role focuses on emotional wellbeing, learning support, and fostering independence within a welcoming primary school environment.

You will provide individualised support, respond to episodes of partial seizures when needed, and help the pupil feel safe, settled and confident in school life.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN in school or care settings.
• Patient, compassionate and emotionally reassuring.
• Ability to support learning and development of a Year 1 pupil.

Responsibilities

• Support emotional wellbeing and reassurance for the pupil.
• Help the pupil feel safe, settled and confident in the school environment.
• Support her learning and development and provide learning support when required.
• Encourage independence and positive relationships with peers and staff.
• Offer calm, reassuring support after episodes of partial seizures.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Observational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Academics Educational Recruitment are looking for a caring, patient and dedicated 1:1 Support Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Todmorden from September.

Full-Time

This is a rewarding opportunity to provide individualised support to a Year 1-aged girl who has Autism and mild learning difficulties.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Emotional wellbeing and reassurance
• Helping her feel safe, settled and confident in the school environment
• Supporting her learning and development
• Providing learning support when required
• Encouraging independence and positive relationships
• Offering calm and reassuring support following episodes of partial seizures

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

The successful candidate will ideally have experience supporting children with SEN, either:

• Within a school or education setting
• In a care/support environment
• Or through relevant personal experience

Most importantly, you will be patient, compassionate, observant and emotionally reassuring, with a genuine desire to help a young child thrive.

SEPTEMBER START | TODMORDEN| 1:1 SEN SUPPORT

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy