A friendly and supportive primary school in Slough is looking for an enthusiastic and dependable 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join their team. This full-time opportunity is ideal for someone passionate about nurturing children’s academic and personal growth, while providing individualised support to a child in Key Stage 1 who presents with non-verbal autism. As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant in KS1, you’ll play a vital role in creating a safe, engaging, and supportive environment that enables the child to thrive both socially and academically. Responsibilities: Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a child with additional needs, using a range of strategies to aid communication, interaction, and engagement. Implement personalised learning and behaviour support plans under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCO. Encourage social interaction, independence, and confidence through tailored activities and positive reinforcement. Support the child’s sensory and emotional regulation needs to ensure a calm and productive learning environment. Collaborate closely with the teacher, SENCO, and external professionals to ensure consistent and effective support. Record observations and progress, feeding back regularly to teaching staff and parents to inform next steps. Requirements: ✔️ Previous experience supporting children with autism or additional learning needs is highly desirable. ✔️ Genuine enthusiasm for helping children develop academically, socially, and emotionally. ✔️ Patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills. ✔️ Flexibility and a proactive, can-do attitude. ✔️ Possession of a DBS on the Update Service, or readiness to obtain one. ✔️Must have the legal right to work in the UK. At Supply Hive, safeguarding is a top priority. All candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding measures to ensure the well-being of students. We offer full assistance to make sure everything is in place before you start. Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re looking for a rewarding role supporting a child’s journey in education, we’d love to hear from you!