1:1 Teaching Assistant – Calm, Encouraging Support for a Teen with ASD 🌟
📍 Derby City | 🕰 Full-time or Mornings Only | 💼 Immediate Start Available
Are you patient, positive, and passionate about helping young people thrive?
We’re looking for a calm and encouraging 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a bright and creative 15-year-old male student with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a Derby city school. Your role will be to gently encourage his participation in learning, helping him build confidence and stay engaged throughout the school day.
About the Student:
This young person thrives with consistent, low-pressure support and responds well to adults who are calm, understanding, and genuinely interested in his world. He has a strong interest in:
* 💻 Computers and gaming
* 🎮 Anime and Japanese culture
* 🇯🇵 All things Japan!
If you share any of these interests, even better – they’re a great way to build rapport and spark conversation.
The Role:
* Provide 1:1 support in lessons and during unstructured times
* Encourage participation in learning through gentle prompts and positive reinforcement
* Help create a calm, predictable environment
* Work closely with teaching staff and SEN professionals to adapt strategies as needed
Hours:
* Full-time (Monday to Friday) or
* Mornings only (e.g. 8:30am–12:30pm) – we’re happy to be flexible for the right person
Ideal Candidate:
* Experience supporting young people with ASD (in school or other settings)
* Calm, patient and emotionally attuned
* Able to build trust and connection over time
* Interest in gaming, Anime or Japanese culture is a real plus!
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive school community that values relationships and celebrates small wins. Whether you’re looking for full-time work or a part-time role that fits around other commitments, we’d love to hear from you.
📩 Apply now to make a real difference in a young person’s life