Role name: Learning Support Assistant / TA - 1 to 1 SEN
Required: Full Time
Details:
Learning Support Department at an amazing Independent School seeks a qualified, dedicated, and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to support a child with autism and speech and language delay in the nursery setting.
This one-to-one role is essential in fostering the child’s communication, interaction, and overall engagement, ensuring they thrive in all aspects of nursery life.
About the role:
- Supporting a child with autism and speech and language delay in the nursery setting
- Working one-to-one to foster communication, interaction, and engagement
- Assisting with academic and emotional support for the child
- Remaining sensitive to the child’s needs at all times
- Willingness to learn and adapt to help the child succeed
- Knowledge of Makaton and experience with the TEACCH approach desirable
Requirements:
- Experience working in the Early Years Foundation Stage
- Experience working with children with autism and/or speech and language delay
- Commitment to supporting the child both academically and emotionally
- Flexibility and adaptability in working methods
- Willingness to learn new skills to assist the child - Knowledge of Makaton and experience with the TEACCH approach (desirable)