Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Horsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child with autism in Year 1. The ideal candidate will be calm, patient, and emotionally intelligent, able to set clear and consistent boundaries in a nurturing environment. Responsibilities include adapting a bespoke timetable and working closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to ensure effective learning support. This temporary role offers the opportunity to make a significant difference in a child's educational experience in a warm and inclusive school setting.

Benefits

Warm and supportive staff team

Inclusive school environment

Training and support around SEND

Qualifications

• Experience with autism and EHCP support is desirable.
• Calm, patient, and emotionally intelligent individuals are preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a child with autism in Year 1.
• Implement and adapt a bespoke timetable.
• Support emotional regulation and access to learning.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo.
• Manage medical needs with training provided.

Skills

Experience supporting children with SEND

Calm and patient demeanor

Emotional intelligence

Setting clear boundaries

Reflective practice

Teamwork

Job description

Teaching Assistant (1:1) - SEND / EHCP Support

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a child with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) in Year 1.

The child is a bright and engaging little boy with autism who benefits from a bespoke timetable and highly individualised support. He can become overwhelmed in a busy classroom environment and therefore requires a calm, proactive adult who can support emotional regulation and engagement with learning.

About the role

• 1:1 support for a child with autism in Year 1
• Implementing and adapting a bespoke timetable
• Supporting transitions, emotional regulation and access to learning
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENDCo and wider team
• Supporting medical needs (training will be provided by qualified staff)

About the child

• Bright and capable, with strong interests he can hyperfocus on, particularly in quieter environments
• Benefits from structure, predictability and clear boundaries
• Enjoys having a sense of control and therefore needs consistent, calm boundary-setting
• Responds well to proactive, supportive and emotionally attuned adults

We are looking for someone who

• Has experience supporting children with SEND, particularly autism (EHCP experience desirable)
• Is calm, patient and emotionally intelligent
• Can set clear, consistent boundaries in a nurturing way
• Is proactive, flexible and reflective in their practice
• Enjoys working as part of a supportive team

We offer

• A warm, welcoming and supportive staff team
• A wonderful, inclusive school environment
• Training and support around SEND and medical needs
• The opportunity to make a real difference to a child's school experience

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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