At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a year one girl with high needs in her learning journey.
- Company: Welcoming Brent primary school with a supportive environment.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, professional development, and a nurturing team.
- Other info: Join a close-knit team of dedicated professionals in a dynamic setting.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a child's life while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with children with Autism and knowledge of early literacy.
The predicted salary is between 20610 - 25190 £ per year.
1-2-1 Teaching Assistant Required to start ASAP. A welcoming Brent primary school is seeking an experienced and nurturing 1-2-1 Teaching Assistant to work with a year one girl with a high level of needs, non-verbal and learning at a low level.
Your Role as a 1-2-1 Teaching Assistant:
- Flexible role supporting children on a 1-2-1 basis as well as more general support in the greater classroom while the main child adapts to the new school year and attends half days only.
- Provide targeted support with early phonics and literacy, helping children develop their awareness of sounds, letters and early reading skills.
- Support phonics activities and interventions planned by the EYFS Lead, reinforcing key sounds and early reading concepts through engaging, play-based activities.
- Encourage communication and language development alongside early literacy, using repetition, modelling and visual support where appropriate.
- Adapt phonics and literacy activities to meet individual children's communication, sensory and developmental needs.
- Use songs, rhymes, stories and practical activities to develop children's phonological awareness and enjoyment of language.
- Support children with transitions, sensory needs, personal care and daily routines where required.
Who You Are:
- Patient, nurturing, resilient and proactive.
- Experienced supporting children with Autism (ASD), ideally within an EYFS, SEND or specialist setting.
- Have a good understanding of early phonics, phonemic awareness and early reading development.
- Confident supporting children with early literacy activities and reinforcing phonics taught by the class team.
- Able to make learning engaging through songs, rhymes, stories, games and practical activities.
- Confident working as part of a close-knit team and following guidance from senior staff.
- Knowledge of visual supports and communication strategies such as PECS, Makaton or Attention Autism would be desirable.
- Calm and consistent when supporting children who may experience communication, sensory or behavioural challenges.
- Passionate about helping young children develop their communication, early reading skills and confidence as learners.
Why Apply? Join a welcoming and highly supportive Brent primary school. Work within a well-established EYFS ASD Resource Base alongside experienced SEND professionals.
1-2-1 Teaching Assistant in Brent employer: Reeson Education
Reeson Education is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment for Business Studies Teachers in the vibrant community of South West London. With a commitment to professional development and a strong focus on safeguarding, employees benefit from excellent rates of pay and the opportunity to work in a highly regarded All-Girls Academy that has received multiple accolades for its educational excellence. Join a team that values integrity and excellence, and be part of a network that prioritises meaningful contributions to education.
