Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant focuses on teaching assistant focuses on 1:1 support for a ks1 pupil with autism and adhd.

What the role involves

• Teaching Assistant focuses on 1:1 support for a ks1 pupil with autism and adhd.

Skills and requirements

• Experience supporting children with autism and ADHD (school-based preferred).

Confirmed role details

• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to adapt learning.
• Using structure, patience and creativity to build engagement.
• Helping the pupil regulate, access the curriculum.
• This is a full-time role starting in September, with a long-term placement in a supportive setting.

Candidate fit

• patience, clear communication, classroom awareness, and confidence supporting learners

Additional role context

• FREE CPD, including Thrive and autism awareness training.
• The school values calm, confident support staff who know how to build trust, reduce overwhelm, and help children feel seen and safe.
• Patience, clear communication, classroom awareness, and confidence supporting learners.