Teaching Assistant

The Supply Register; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supply Register Ltd. is partnering with Sylvester Primary School in Huyton to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for 1:1 support in Reception.

You will work with a pupil with ASD and additional behavioural needs, helping them access activities and learn alongside peers. The ideal candidate is patient, caring and resilient, experienced with SEN, especially ASD, and holds an Enhanced DBS via Update Service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN, ideally ASD.
• Experience managing and supporting challenging behaviour.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.
• Full-time, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Reception-aged pupil throughout the school day.
• Support the child with ASD and their individual learning and behavioural needs.
• Help the child access classroom activities and engage with learning.
• Support emotional regulation and manage challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies.
• Build a trusting and positive relationship with the child.
• Encourage communication, independence and social interaction.
• Adapt activities and learning approaches to meet the child's needs.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team.
• Support transitions between activities and different areas of the school.
• Follow individual support plans and behaviour management strategies.
• Maintain a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment.
• Follow safeguarding and school policies at all times.

Skills

SEN experience

ASD understanding

Behaviour management

Communication with children

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Support (Reception)

Location: Sylvester Primary School, Huyton

Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday (5 days per week) Ongoing

Year Group: Reception

Role: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

The Supply Register is proud to be working in partnership with Sylvester Primary School in Huyton and is looking for a caring, patient and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support to a Reception-aged pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and additional behavioural needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them develop, learn and thrive in a school environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a Reception-aged pupil throughout the school day.


• Supporting the child with ASD and their individual learning and behavioural needs.


• Helping the child to access classroom activities and engage with learning.


• Supporting emotional regulation and managing challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies.


• Building a trusting and positive relationship with the child.


• Encouraging communication, independence and social interaction.


• Adapting activities and learning approaches to meet the child's individual needs.


• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team.


• Supporting transitions between activities and different areas of the school.


• Following individual support plans and behaviour management strategies.


• Maintaining a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment.


• Following safeguarding and school policies at all times.

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Have previous experience supporting children with SEN, ideally ASD.


• Have experience managing and supporting challenging behaviour.


• Be patient, caring, calm and resilient.


• Have a good understanding of autism and additional learning needs.


• Be confident providing 1:1 support.


• Be able to build positive relationships with children.


• Have an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.


• Be reliable and committed to working full-time, Monday to Friday.