Teaching Assistant

The Supply Register; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supply Register Ltd. is partnering with Sylvester Primary School in Huyton to recruit a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant for 1:1 support with a Reception pupil who has ASD and additional behavioural needs. This full-time role operates Monday to Friday within the school day.

You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and school team to implement individual support plans, promote independence, and support emotional regulation in a calm, inclusive classroom.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.
• Be reliable and committed to working full-time, Monday to Friday.

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.

Skills

SEN experience

1:1 support

ASD understanding

Patience and resilience

Job description

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.