Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant focuses on support lessons, learning activities, behaviour, assessment, or childcare routines according to the role.

What the role involves

• Support lessons, learning activities, behaviour, assessment, or childcare routines according to the role.
• Work with teachers, children, learners, families, or colleagues to keep progress and safety on track.

Skills and requirements

• This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is patient, proactive, and committed to making a genuine impact on a child’s day-to-day school experience.
• Have experience supporting children with SEN, particularly autism, and demonstrate a calm, understanding, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication skills, the ability to build positive relationships, and experience supporting social interaction needs are essential.

Confirmed role details

• Supporting lessons, learning activities, behaviour, assessment, or childcare routines according to the role.
• Work closely with the pupil to support their learning, social interaction, and emotional development, helping them to engage positively within the classroom environment.
• Support communication and relationship-building, and work collaboratively with the class teacher and SENCO to follow EHCP targets.
• Immediate Start, Full-Time, Potential Long-Term Opportunity.

Candidate fit

• It would suit someone who can bring warm, steady communication with children and families to the role.

Additional role context

• SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant – Primary School (Atherton).
• Implement personalised strategies in line with the child’s needs.