Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant - 1:1 Autism - Year 4 - Oldham
Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester
Salary: £95-£120 per day (supply) / £18,525-£23,400 per annum (195 days, permanent)
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start Date: ASAP
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
- Confident using positive behaviour strategies
- Willingness to undertake relevant SEND training (e.g. Autism awareness, Team Teach) where required
- Fluent, confident spoken English essential
To Apply:
Apply directly via job board, or email Orien.Mojdeh@gsleducation.com / call 0161 537 6500.
A fully enhanced DBS and two professional references covering the last two years are required.