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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.
Interested?
If you have experience supporting children with additional needs and are looking for a rewarding full-time opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!
Get in touch with The Supply Register today to find out more or apply.