Teaching Assistant
- Teaching Assistant
- Accrington
- Full Time
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Job Advert: 1:1 Teaching Assistant (ASD Support)
Location: Mainstream Secondary School, Accrington
Hours: Full-time, Term-Time Only
Salary: Competitive (based on experience)
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the skills and compassion to support a pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in reaching their full potential? If so, we want to hear from you!
We are seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to work with a pupil with ASD at our welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Accrington. This rewarding role offers the chance to positively impact a young person’s educational journey within a mainstream school environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide tailored 1:1 support to a pupil with ASD, helping them navigate the school day and access the curriculum.
- Assist with academic tasks, emotional regulation, and social interactions to promote independence and self-confidence.
- Implement individual learning plans (ILPs) and support strategies in collaboration with teachers and the SEN team.
- Foster a safe, supportive, and structured learning environment.
- Liaise with parents, carers, and other professionals to ensure consistent support.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience working with children or young people with ASD, preferably in a school setting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a calm and patient approach.
- Ability to build trust and positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
- A proactive, empathetic, and adaptable mindset to meet the pupil’s evolving needs.
- Relevant qualifications in education, child development, or SEN (desirable but not essential).
How to Apply:
Please click the link below to apply and a member of the Lancashire Secondary Branch will be in touch to discuss your application 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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