1:1 Teaching Assistant - Non-Verbal Child

Start Date: September

Contract: Long-term, full-time (potentially until funding ceases or pupil leaves the school)

Pay: £15 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm (30-minute unpaid break)

We are currently working with a welcoming and supportive primary school in the Knutsford area who are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child in Year 4.

This is a long-term opportunity, ideal for someone with experience supporting children with complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and a passion for making a meaningful difference.

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• Provide tailored 1:1 support to a pupil with complex SEND
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• Support communication through Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
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• Work closely with teaching staff and SEN professionals
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• Support the child in a dedicated learning space, often outside the main classroom
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• Assist with personal care, including nappy changing
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• Diagnosed with Autism and has complex additional needs
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• Non-verbal, communicates using PECS
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• Requires consistent, patient, and nurturing support
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• Spends a significant portion of the day in a structured, individual environment
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• Experience working with children with Autism and complex SEND
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• Understanding or experience of PECS (preferred)
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• Comfortable providing personal care (This is a MUST as the child with require changing)
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• Calm, patient, and resilient approach
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• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships
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• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on a child’s development
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• Supportive and friendly school environment
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• Consistent, long-term position
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If you are interested in helping a child, get the support they need, please apply now!