Year 4 1:1 Teaching Assistant - Morecambe Primary School
Veritas Education are recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 4 pupil at a welcoming primary school in Morecambe.
This is a full-time position starting in September, working Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:15pm.
The Role
You will be providing individual support to a Year 4 pupil with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) who is currently unable to fully access the classroom curriculum. The pupil can become dysregulated, displaying behaviours such as repetitive looping, and currently spends much of the day working outside the classroom environment.
Working closely with the school's SEND team, class teacher and external professionals, you will:
Build a positive and trusting relationship with the pupil.
Support emotional regulation and engagement throughout the school day.
Deliver tailored activities and individual projects to meet the pupil's needs and interests.
Provide structured support outside the classroom environment.
Encourage social interaction and communication development.
Work towards agreed targets aimed at gradually reintegrating the pupil back into the classroom setting.
Record progress and provide feedback to school staff.
The Ideal Candidate
Experience working with children with Autism and additional needs.
A calm, patient and resilient approach.
Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
Ability to work independently and use initiative.
Experience supporting pupils with complex SEND needs is desirable.
A genuine passion for helping children achieve their potential.
What Veritas Education Offers
Competitive rates of pay.
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
Access to professional development and training opportunities.
Opportunity to make a real difference in a child's educational journey.
If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role supporting a child with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with Veritas Education for a September start.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community
