Teaching Assistant

Reeson Education; Chiswick; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

REESON Education is seeking a caring, resilient 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 6 pupil with an EHCP in a welcoming primary school in Chiswick. You will provide dedicated, one-to-one support during morning sessions, helping the pupil access learning and build positive relationships.

The ideal candidate will have experience with ADHD and additional needs, strong behaviour management, patience and the ability to work calmly under pressure in a busy school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with ADHD and additional needs.
• Confidence supporting pupils with emotional/behavioural difficulties.
• Excellent behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Patient, proactive, nurturing and resilient.
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships.
• Experience working 1:1 in a primary school setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated, one-to-one support throughout the school morning to help the pupil access learning.
• Assist with emotional regulation and managing periods of dysregulation.
• Support following instructions, maintaining focus and handling challenging situations.
• Contribute to a calm, consistent approach to behaviour and learning.
• Build positive relationships with the pupil, class and school staff.

Skills

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Emotional regulation support

Patience

Relationship building

Job description

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Year 6

Location: Primary School
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:45am-1:15pm
Contract: Daily supply / ongoing placement

Reeson Education is seeking a caring, resilient and experienced 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 6 pupil with an EHCP in a welcoming primary school.

The successful candidate will provide dedicated, one-to-one support throughout the school morning, helping the pupil access learning, develop positive relationships and manage the demands of the school day.

The pupil's needs include:

• ADHD and difficulties with attention and impulse control.
• Support with emotional regulation and managing periods of dysregulation.
• Social communication and interaction difficulties.
• Support with following instructions, maintaining focus and managing challenging situations.
• A consistent, calm and positive approach to behaviour.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous experience supporting children with ADHD and additional needs.
• Be confident supporting pupils with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Have excellent behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Be patient, proactive, nurturing and resilient.
• Be able to build positive and trusting relationships.
• Have experience working on a 1:1 basis within a primary school setting.

Working hours:
8:45am-1:15pm, Monday to Friday.

This is a 4.5-hour daily assignment, with no designated unpaid lunch break. The Teaching Assistant will remain on duty throughout these hours.

If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to a child's education and development, we would love to hear from you.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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%