Job Title: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant (Reception - Non-Verbal Pupil)
Location: HG3 Area,
Contract Type: Fixed Term - Term Time Only
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications
About the Role:
We are seeking a patient, compassionate and enthusiastic 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and welcoming team at a mainstream primary school located in the HG3 area. This rewarding role will involve providing individualised support to a non-verbal child in Reception, enabling them to access learning and thrive in a nurturing school environment.
The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and external professionals to implement tailored support strategies, promote communication and independence, and help create an inclusive setting where all children feel valued and safe.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide day-to-day 1:1 support for a non-verbal child in Reception
Assist with classroom activities, personal care, and social integration
Use alternative communication strategies (e.g., PECS, Makaton, visual timetables)
Support the implementation of EHCP targets and behaviour support plans
Work collaboratively with staff and external professionals to support the childs development
Maintain accurate records and contribute to regular reviews of progress
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Experience working with children with SEN, ideally in an EYFS or KS1 setting
A good understanding of autism and non-verbal communication methods
A calm, nurturing approach and a high level of emotional resilience
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
A willingness to learn and adapt to the individual needs of the child
Desirable:
Training in Makaton, PECS, or similar communication systems
Experience working with children with ASD or non-verbal needs
A relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning)
We Offer:
A caring and inclusive school community
Ongoing professional development and training
A supportive and experienced SEN team
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a childs life
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child related references that cover the last two years
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If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team
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