SEN TA - Year 1

Teaching Assistant Start Date: ASAP Location: Mill Hill Contract: Full Time Salary: £110 - £120 per day About the role and school Teach Plus are currently recruiting for an experienced and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Mill Hill. This full-time SEN Teaching Assistant role will involve providing dedicated 1:1 support to a child in Year 1 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will play an important role in helping the child access learning, manage their emotions and develop their confidence and independence within the classroom environment. The school is a large, inclusive primary school in Mill Hill with a strong community ethos and a commitment to ensuring every child is supported to reach their potential. The school provides a broad and engaging curriculum within a positive learning environment, with experienced leadership and a supportive staff team. Inclusion and pupil wellbeing are central to the school's approach, with staff working closely together to provide appropriate support for children with a range of additional needs. This SEN Teaching Assistant position would suit someone who has previous experience supporting children with ASD, PDA or similar additional needs. The school is looking for a patient, adaptable and nurturing SEN Teaching Assistant who understands that a flexible, child-centred approach is essential when supporting a pupil with PDA. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school and make a genuine difference to a child's educational and personal development. Job Responsibilities Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 1 pupil with ASD and PDA Support the pupil with accessing classroom learning and engaging with activities Implement appropriate strategies to reduce anxiety and support emotional regulation Encourage independence, confidence and positive social interactions Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team to provide consistent support Monitor the pupil's progress and adapt support strategies according to their individual needs Qualifications/Experience Experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant or in a similar role Strong subject/curriculum knowledge relevant to the role Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service Right to work in the UK Next steps: If this SEN Teaching Assistant position sounds of interest, or you would like to find out more information, please contact Carly at Teach Plus. Alternatively, please click 'apply' and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Teach Plus is a 5 star, Google rated, London based education recruitment agency. Our passion is to provide candidates with an excellent service in helping them find a new role, our candidate journey is what makes us stand out above the rest. We prioritise ongoing assistance and support to help with your career in education. With over 17 years' experience working in education, we have strong, long-lasting relationships with primary schools across London. We are able to offer a range of opportunities including short term, long term and permanent positions within education as well as a high volume of daily supply work. SEN Teaching Assistant, SEND Teaching Assistant, Special Needs Teaching Assistant, Teaching Assistant, TA, 1:1 Teaching Assistant, One-to-One Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, LSA, SEN Support, SEND Support, Autism Teaching Assistant, ASD Teaching Assistant, PDA Teaching Assistant, Pathological Demand Avoidance, Autism, ASD, SEND, SEN, Special Educational Needs, Primary Teaching Assistant, Year 1 Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Support, Emotional Regulation, Inclusive Education, Primary School Jobs, Education Jobs, Teaching Assistant Jobs London, SEN Jobs London, SEND Jobs Mill Hill, Teaching Assistant Jobs Mill Hill, Full-Time Teaching Assistant, Long-Term Teaching Assistant, ASAP Start