TeacherActive is proud to be supporting a welcoming primary school in the Medway area in their search for a dedicated Year 2 Teaching Assistant to join their team from January 2026.
This rewarding Teaching Assistant role involves working closely with a pupil who is primarily based in her own learning space outside the mainstream classroom, with short, structured transitions into the main Year 2 setting. The student has a diagnosis of autism and thrives with a calm, consistent adult who can build trust, provide clear routines, and deliver personalised support.
This Teaching Assistant role will include:
Providing 1:1 support tailored to the pupil’s individual needs
Creating a positive, nurturing environment that supports emotional regulation
Delivering short, focused learning activities and interventions
Supporting gradual integration into the classroom in line with agreed plans
Liaising with the class teacher and SEND team to deliver consistent support
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who:
Has experience supporting children with autism or SEND
Is patient, calm, and able to build positive relationships
Can follow structured plans while also responding to the student’s needs
Is committed, reliable, and passionate about helping children succeed
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services