Teaching Assistant

GCA Provider; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

REESON Education is seeking an Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support a primary pupil with ASD and complex behavioural needs. The role focuses on 1:1 interventions, calming strategies and building trust within clear routines.

You will manage dysregulation, run phonics activities, movement breaks and outdoor learning, while maintaining high expectations and a proactive, patient approach. Strong behavioural management is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience supporting children with ASD, ADHD and challenging behaviour.
• Confident managing dysregulation and emotional outbursts while staying calm.
• Able to establish firm boundaries and build trust with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a primary-aged pupil with ASD and complex needs.
• Support phonics and early literacy developments during learning sessions.
• Manage behavioural incidents and implement positive behaviour strategies.
• Lead movement breaks and outdoor activities in all weather conditions.

Skills

ASD experience

Behaviour management

Phonics support

1:1 support

Job description

Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant - ASD & Behaviour Support

We are seeking a confident, resilient and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a primary-aged pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and complex behavioural needs.

The successful candidate will have a calm but assertive approach, be comfortable establishing clear boundaries and have the confidence to manage challenging situations effectively.

Key Requirements for this SEN Teaching Assistant post:

• Minimum 2 years' experience supporting children with ASD, ADHD and challenging behaviour.

• Confident managing dysregulation, behavioural incidents and emotional outbursts while maintaining a calm, consistent approach.

• Able to establish firm boundaries, build trust and maintain high expectations.

• Physically active and enthusiastic about supporting movement breaks and outdoor activities in all weather conditions.

• Experience delivering phonics interventions and supporting early literacy development.

• Patient, resilient and adaptable, with a strong understanding of positive behaviour management strategies.

• Comfortable working independently with a pupil who requires consistent, structured and proactive support.

We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong presence, excellent behavioural management skills and the ability to build a positive, trusting relationship with a pupil who requires clear routines and consistent expectations.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%