We are seeking a dedicated full-time 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 1 pupil with complex Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s educational journey through tailored support and personalised care.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide attentive and compassionate one-to-one support to a Year 1 pupil with complex ASD needs.
Assist with access to the curriculum, differentiating tasks and adapting materials as needed.
Encourage independence, resilience, and confidence through positive reinforcement and structured routines.
Collaborate closely with the class teacher, SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator), and external specialists (e.g. speech and language therapists) to plan and deliver effective interventions.
Monitor progress and contribute to observations, record-keeping, and personalised learning plans.
Promote social, emotional, and communication development in alignment with the pupil’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Support inclusion by facilitating the pupil’s engagement in group activities and peer interactions where appropriate.
Our school is a vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming community where every child is valued, supported, and encouraged to achieve their full potential. We celebrate diversity and foster a culture of respect, independence, and resilience.
Our ethos includes:
Creating a safe and stimulating environment where children feel secure and confident learners.
Providing a broad and balanced curriculum encompassing academic, creative, physical, and personal development
Promoting excellence, enquiry, and adaptability, preparing pupils for lifelong learning.
Building a culture of respect, cooperation, and strong communication with families and the wider community
Embedding outstanding behaviour, personal development, and inclusion in all we do—valued by recent Ofsted inspection.
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Davie atdavie@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.
Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.
Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.
The role advertised is for temporary supply work.
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