Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses

Referral scheme (£100)

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited in Swadlincote area seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child with Autism/ASD in a Year 3 class. The role runs full-time on a long-term basis from ASAP until July 2027, supporting learning, routines and individual needs across the school day.

The ideal candidate will have Level 2/3 TA qualifications and real experience with SEN/SEND, with a calm, patient and encouraging approach and excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification desirable.
• Experience supporting children with SEN / SEND.
• Experience working with children with Autism / ASD.
• Confident delivering 1:1 support within a primary school.
• Calm, patient and encouraging approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a child with Autism / ASD.
• Support learning, classroom routines and individual needs throughout the day.

Skills

1:1 support

SEN experience

Autism/ ASD experience

Calm patient demeanor

Communication & teamwork

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or 3)

Job description

Are you passionate about helping children with additional needs thrive in the classroom?

Do you have experience providing dedicated 1:1 support for a child with Autism / ASD?

Can you bring patience, consistency and a positive approach to a busy primary school environment?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream primary school in the Swadlincote area that supports a high number of pupils with SEN needs. The school provides an inclusive and supportive environment where children are encouraged to develop their confidence, independence and engagement with learning.

The school is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant on a full-time, long-term basis from ASAP until July 2027. The successful Teaching Assistant will work within a Year 3 classroom, providing dedicated 1:1 support to a child with Autism / ASD and supporting their learning, classroom routines and individual needs throughout the school day.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification desirable
• Experience supporting children with SEN / SEND
• Experience working with children with Autism / ASD
• Confidence delivering 1:1 support within a primary school
• A calm, patient and encouraging approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.