1:1 Teaching Assistant - Non-Verbal Child

Start Date: September Contract: Long-term, full-time (potentially until funding ceases or pupil leaves the school) Pay: £15 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm (30-minute unpaid break) We are currently working with a welcoming and supportive primary school in the Knutsford area who are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child in Year 4. This is a long-term opportunity, ideal for someone with experience supporting children with complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and a passion for making a meaningful difference. Key Responsibilities • Provide tailored 1:1 support to a pupil with complex SEND • Support communication through Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) • Work closely with teaching staff and SEN professionals • Support the child in a dedicated learning space, often outside the main classroom • Assist with personal care, including nappy changing About the Child • Diagnosed with Autism and has complex additional needs • Non-verbal, communicates using PECS • Requires consistent, patient, and nurturing support • Spends a significant portion of the day in a structured, individual environment Candidate Requirements • Experience working with children with Autism and complex SEND • Understanding or experience of PECS (preferred) • Comfortable providing personal care (This is a MUST as the child with require changing) • Calm, patient, and resilient approach • Ability to build strong, trusting relationships Why Apply? • Opportunity to make a genuine impact on a child’s development • Supportive and friendly school environment • Consistent, long-term position If you are interested in helping a child, get the support they need, please apply now!