Full‑Time | Immediate Start (22nd June) | £100‑£115 per day PAYE
Rising Hope Education is seeking a compassionate, skilled and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support a Year 3 pupil on a full‑time 1:1 basis at a welcoming primary school in Barking.
This position will begin on 22nd June, continue for the remainder of the current academic year and then continue full‑time throughout the entire 2026/27 academic year.
This is a highly rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in a child's educational journey by becoming a consistent, trusted adult and supporting them to access learning, develop communication skills, and thrive within the school environment.
About the Pupil
The pupil is a 7‑year‑old boy in Year 3 with diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and ADHD. He demonstrates strengths in memory, early literacy and numeracy, and responds particularly well to interest‑led learning and positive relationships.
Key Needs
- Communication and language development
- Attention and engagement
- Social interaction
- Emotional regulation
- Safety awareness
Key Responsibilities
- Provide dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day
- Deliver highly structured learning activities and interventions
- Support communication using visual aids and simplified language
- Facilitate smooth transitions between activities and environments
- Support emotional regulation through calm, consistent co‑regulation strategies
- Implement visual timetables, Now/Next boards, and structured routines
- Work closely with teachers, SENDCOs, therapists, and parents where appropriate
- Support sensory needs through planned movement and sensory breaks
- Ensure the pupil's safety and wellbeing at all times
- Assist with personal care and intimate care where required
Essential Experience & Skills
- Experience supporting children with Autism, ADHD, and Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN)
- Previous experience providing 1:1 support within a school, specialist provision, or SEND setting
- Understanding of behaviour as communication and supporting emotional dysregulation
- Experience delivering structured interventions such as Attention Autism, Bucket Time, Intensive Interaction, and similar communication and engagement programmes
- Familiarity with TEACCH approaches, visual timetables, Now/Next boards, and structured workstations
- Understanding of SCERTS, PECS, total communication approaches, or objects of reference
- Strong communication skills and ability to adapt language appropriately
- A calm, patient, and nurturing approach
- The ability to build positive, trusting relationships with vulnerable children
Desirable Qualifications
- Team Teach training
- Autism‑specific training
- Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
Relevant SEND Qualifications
- First Aid training
What We Offer
- Competitive daily rate of £100‑£115 PAYE
- Full‑time, long‑term position
- Opportunity to continue throughout the full 2026/27 academic year
- Ongoing support from a specialist SEND recruitment team
- Access to CPD and training opportunities
- A chance to make a lasting impact on a child's life and development
