SEN Teaching Assistant - 1:1 ASD - Tameside

GSL Education - Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education - Manchester is recruiting a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Tameside, supporting a Year 3 pupil with ASD. This is a full-time, long-term role to help the pupil access learning throughout the school day.

You will work under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO, building trust and using strategies to support engagement, communication and emotional regulation, including during transitions and unstructured times.

Qualifications

• Supports a Year 3 pupil with ASD on a 1:1 basis.
• Experience in primary KS1/KS2 settings preferred.
• Confident in using positive behaviour strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 3 pupil with ASD.
• Build trusting relationships to support engagement and regulation.
• Support access to learning during lessons and routines.
• Assist with transitions, playtime, and lunchtime as needed.
• Liaise with class teacher, SENCO, and parents as part of the wider team.

Skills

1:1 Support

ASD Experience

KS1/KS2 Experience

DBS & References

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 for TAs

TA qualification

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - 1:1 ASD - Tameside

Location: Tameside, Greater Manchester
Salary: £95-£120 per day (supply) / £18,525-£23,400 per annum (195 days, permanent)
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start Date: September 2026

We are recruiting a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Tameside, supporting a Year 3 pupil with Autism (ASD). This is a full-time, long-term role for a patient, consistent practitioner who can build a trusted relationship with the pupil and support their access to learning throughout the school day.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 3 pupil with a diagnosis of ASD, under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO
• Build a positive, trusting relationship to support engagement, communication and emotional regulation
• Support the pupil's access to learning within continuous provision and whole-class activities, adapting tasks as needed
• Support the pupil towards individual EHCP targets, feeding back progress to the class teacher and SENCO
• Use strategies such as visual supports, sensory regulation and structured routines to support the pupil's needs
• Support transitions and unstructured times, including playtime and lunchtime, where the pupil may need additional support
• Attend to the pupil's personal care needs where required, in line with school policy
• Liaise with parents/carers, therapists and external professionals as part of the wider support team
• Undertake all safeguarding training and follow procedures to keep the pupil and school community safe

Requirements

• Experience supporting pupils with Autism (ASD), ideally on a 1:1 basis
• Experience working within Primary, ideally KS1/KS2
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or working towards) for Teaching Assistants, or equivalent qualification/experience
• Calm, patient and consistent approach, with the ability to build trust quickly
• Confident using positive behaviour and de-escalation strategies
• Willingness to undertake relevant SEND training (e.g. Autism awareness, Team Teach) where required
• Fluent, confident spoken English essential
• A fully enhanced DBS and two professional references covering the last two years are required