SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1 Autism Support) - Primary School

Supply Heroes; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Heroes are recruiting an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Reception-aged pupil with Autism Spectrum Condition at Sutton Coldfield Primary School.

Based in Sutton Coldfield, the role is full-time, Monday to Friday, starting ASAP. You will work 1:1 in the morning and support a Year 1 class in the afternoons, collaborating with the SENCO and school team to implement EHCP targets and autism-friendly strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Early Years or Reception pupils with autism.
• Knowledge of autism-friendly practices and sensory needs.
• Experience using visual timetables, symbols and task boxes.
• Understanding of co-regulation and recognising distress signals.
• Ability to adapt activities with initiative and calm demeanour.
• Confidence supporting non-verbal communication and social interaction.
• Experience promoting independence and self-help skills.
• Awareness of personal space, positive behaviour and safe intervention.
• Experience supporting EHCP outcomes and personalised targets.
• Calm, patient and proactive approach to pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Reception pupil with autism.
• Help the pupil access learning and daily routines in a safe, nurturing environment.
• Implement strategies and targets outlined within the pupil's EHCP.
• Use visual supports including symbols, visual timetables and Now & Next boards.
• Support communication, emotional regulation and social interaction.
• Assist with transitions, routines and play opportunities.
• Encourage independence with daily living skills, including eating and toileting where required.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team.
• Provide classroom support in a Year 1 class during afternoon sessions.

Skills

Autism awareness

1:1 support

Early years

Visual supports

Communication support

Behaviour support

EHCP understanding

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1 Autism Support) - Sutton Coldfield Primary School

Location: Sutton Coldfield

Job Type: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (5 Days Per Week)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Ongoing, with potential to continue long term

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant Required

Supply Heroes are recruiting on behalf of a friendly and inclusive Primary School in Sutton Coldfield for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Reception-aged pupil with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to a child's educational journey. The successful candidate will support the pupil on a 1:1 basis until approximately 1:00pm each day before supporting within a Year 1 classroom during the afternoons.

The role is available immediately and is full-time, Monday to Friday.

The Role

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Reception pupil with autism.
• Help the pupil access learning and daily routines in a safe, nurturing environment.
• Implement strategies and targets outlined within the pupil's EHCP.
• Use visual supports including symbols, visual timetables and Now & Next boards.
• Support communication, emotional regulation and social interaction.
• Assist with transitions, routines and play opportunities.
• Encourage independence with daily living skills, including eating and toileting where required.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team.
• Provide classroom support in a Year 1 class during afternoon sessions.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Previous experience supporting Early Years or Reception pupils with Autism.
• Strong knowledge of autism-friendly practice and sensory needs.
• Experience using task boxes, work trays, visual timetables and communication symbols.
• Understanding of co-regulation strategies and recognising subtle signs of distress.
• Ability to adapt activities and routines using their own initiative.
• Confidence supporting non-verbal communication and social interaction.
• Experience helping pupils develop independence and self-help skills.
• Understanding of personal space, positive behaviour support and safe intervention practices.
• Experience supporting pupils against EHCP outcomes and personalised targets.
• A calm, patient, nurturing and proactive approach.

What the School Offers

• A welcoming and supportive Primary School environment.
• Strong leadership and experienced SEN support.
• Friendly and collaborative staff team.
• Well-resourced learning environment.
• Opportunity for the role to continue long term for the right candidate.
• The chance to make a significant impact on a child's development and school experience.

Requirements

• Experience working with children with SEN, particularly Autism, within a UK school setting.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Two professional references covering the last two years.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with the DfE statutory guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education". Therefore, applicants will be subject to a variety of checks, including an enhanced DBS check (unless on the update service) along with a variety of others including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This job advert is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and complies to the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Supply Heroes is an equal opportunities employer with a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying or harassment on grounds of sex, age, race, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, sex characteristics, religion or beliefs