Teaching Assistant - Oldham

GSL Education; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education in Oldham is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Year 4 pupil with Autism. This full-time, long-term role requires building trust, enabling access to learning and ensuring the pupil feels settled throughout the day.

You will work under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO, using strategies to support engagement, communication and emotional regulation, including visual timetables and Zones of Regulation, while liaising with parents and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with Autism, ideally 1:1.
• Experience in a primary school, ideally KS2.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) for Teaching Assistants or equivalent.
• Calm, patient and consistent approach, with the ability to build trust.
• Willingness to undertake SEND training when required.
• Fluent spoken English essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 4 pupil with Autism, under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO.
• Build a positive, trusting relationship to support engagement, communication and emotional regulation.
• Support the pupil to access whole-class learning, adapting tasks and resources as needed.
• Support progress towards EHCP or SEND plan targets, feeding back to the class teacher and SENCO.
• Use strategies such as visual timetables, sensory regulation, structured routines and Zones of Regulation.
• Attend to transitions and unstructured times, including playtime and lunchtime.
• Recognise early signs of anxiety or dysregulation and use de-escalation strategies.

Skills

1:1 SEN support

Calm and patient

English fluency

Relationship building

Behaviour support

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) for Teaching Assistants

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - 1:1 Autism - Year 4 - Oldham

We are recruiting a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Oldham, supporting a Year 4 pupil with Autism (ASC). This full-time, long-term role suits a calm, patient practitioner who can build a trusting relationship with the pupil and help them access learning and feel settled throughout the school day.

Responsibilities:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 4 pupil with a diagnosis of Autism, under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO
• Build a positive, trusting relationship to support engagement, communication and emotional regulation
• Support the pupil to access whole-class learning, adapting tasks and resources as needed
• Support progress towards EHCP or SEND support plan targets, feeding back to the class teacher and SENCO
• Use strategies such as visual timetables, sensory regulation, structured routines and Zones of Regulation to support the pupil's needs
• Support transitions and unstructured times, including playtime and lunchtime
• Recognise early signs of anxiety or dysregulation and use calm, positive de-escalation strategies
• Attend to the pupil's personal care needs where required, in line with school policy
• Liaise with parents/carers and external professionals as part of the wider support team
• Follow school safeguarding procedures at all times

Requirements:

• Experience supporting pupils with Autism, ideally on a 1:1 basis
• Experience working in a primary school, ideally KS2
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or working towards) for Teaching Assistants, or equivalent qualification/experience
• Calm, patient and consistent approach, with the ability to build trust quickly
• Willingness to undertake relevant SEND training (e.g. Autism awareness, Team Teach) where required
• Fluent, confident spoken English essential

A fully enhanced DBS and two professional references covering the last two years are required.