Autism Specialist - Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1)

Full Time

Year 2

From Easter Half Term

£14.30 per hour + (depending on experience)

Are you a compassionate, dedicated educator looking to make a genuine difference in a child’s life?
Teaching Personnel are seeking a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a child in Year 2 with Autism (ASC). This rewarding position begins immediately after the Easter half term and offers the chance to provide vital support within a warm, supportive primary school environment.

The Role

As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide tailored support to a Year 2 pupil with autism, helping them engage with learning and regulate their emotions.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement individualised strategies and interventions.
• Support the child in developing communication, social and independence skills.
• Assist with both academic tasks and daily routines, ensuring the pupil feels safe, supported and ready to learn.
• Contribute to a positive, nurturing learning environment where every child can thrive.

Ideal Candidate

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have experience working with children with Autism or other additional needs.
• Are patient, emotionally resilient and able to build warm, trusting relationships.
• Can adapt your approach to meet individual needs.
• Are consistent, reliable, and confident supporting behaviour and sensory needs.
• Have a passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.
• Hold (or are willing to obtain) an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the update service.

About the School

The school is a friendly, community-focused primary setting with a welcoming team and a strong commitment to inclusive education. Staff work collaboratively, behaviour is well supported, and SEN provision is a clear priority across the school.

The successful candidate will join a nurturing team where staff wellbeing and pupil development are at the heart of everything they do.

Transport & Location

The school benefits from:

• Good access to local bus routes
• Nearby residential parking
• A location that is easily reachable from surrounding areas

This makes the role ideal for candidates travelling by public transport or car.

Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel

When you join Teaching Personnel as an educator, you gain access to:

• Competitive daily pay rates paid weekly.
• Your own dedicated consultant for ongoing support.
• Access to CPD and training, including accredited SEN courses.
• Opportunity for long-term roles, career progression and permanent placements.
• Guaranteed Work Schemes (where applicable).
• A simple, smooth onboarding process with guidance at every step.

Apply Today

If you’re passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Send your CV or get in touch to discuss the role further!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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