1:1 Teaching Assistant – Make a Real Difference Every Day!
Location: Saltley, Birmingham
Role Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Are you a caring, patient and dedicated Teaching Assistant ready for a truly rewarding role?
Do you have a passion for supporting children with Autism and helping them thrive in their early education journey?
TeacherActive are delighted to be working with a welcoming Primary School in Saltley who are looking for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a child in Reception with Autism.
This is a full-time, long-term position, offering vital consistency and stability for the pupil. You’ll be working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to provide tailored, nurturing support that enables the child to develop academically, socially and emotionally.
Your Role Will Include:
Providing 1:1 support for a Reception-aged child with Autism
Assisting with learning activities, communication and social interaction
Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
Working collaboratively with the class teacher, SENCO and parents to track progress
Creating a safe, encouraging and inclusive learning environment
We’re Looking For Someone Who:
Has experience working with children with Autism or other additional needs
Can follow guidance from teaching staff and adapt support where needed
Demonstrates patience, empathy and a genuine passion for helping children succeed
Builds trusting relationships with pupils and staff alike
Is reliable, proactive and enthusiastic about supporting early learning
What You’ll Receive:
Competitive, market-leading pay rates
Access to CPD and online training courses to enhance your skills
A fantastic referral scheme – share opportunities and earn rewards
Dedicated 1-2-1 consultant support from Heather and the friendly TeacherActive team
The chance to work in a warm, inclusive school with an excellent reputation for staff wellbeing
✨ If you’re ready to make a lasting difference in a child’s life and start a truly fulfilling teaching assistant journey, we’d love to hear from you!
Contact Heather on (phone number removed)
Or email (url removed)
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