1:1 Individual Needs Assistance for an autistic Reception child within a primary mainstream school

Location: Worthing
Position: 1:1 Individual Needs Assistance for a Reception Student with Autism and Behavioural Needs
Hours: 4 Days per Week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: End of Summer Term

We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic SEN Individual Needs Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Reception-aged child with autism and behavioural needs. The successful candidate will work closely with the child in a mainstream primary school setting to ensure their engagement, well-being, and progress in class. This role is set to start as soon as possible and will continue through to the end of the summer term.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide tailored 1:1 support for a Reception child with autism and behavioural needs during class time.
Assist in helping the child to engage with their learning and interact positively with peers and staff.
Support the child in managing behaviour, using strategies to promote positive behaviour and reduce anxiety.
Help create a safe, structured, and inclusive environment for the child to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Monitor and report on the child’s progress and any concerns or achievements.

Skills and Experience:

Previous experience working with children with autism or other special educational needs, particularly in an early years setting, is highly desirable.
Strong understanding of child development and the needs of children with behavioural difficulties.
Ability to manage challenging behaviours calmly and effectively using positive reinforcement techniques.
Patience, empathy, and a proactive attitude towards supporting children with additional needs.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work closely with teachers, parents, and other professionals.

Please don’t delay and get in touch today!

*Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:

Provide details for us to complete reference checks before employment.
Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can assist with).

Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.

We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you. Thank you.*

Francesca Young

francesca@pinktile.co.uk

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1:1 Individual Needs Assistance for an autistic reception child within a primary mainstream school

Francesca Young